Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is in danger of wasting his potential and throwing his career away.

That is the view of Graeme Souness, who believes the 26-year-old could go down as one of the biggest disappointments in English football.

In 42 matches in all competitions, he has found the back of the net just eight times, with his off-field antics - such as partying in Belfast before calling in sick for training - doing little to boost his popularity among the United fanbase.

It has led to questions over whether Rashford should be included in England's squad for Euro 2024, despite his excellent recent form in a Three Lions shirt.

And Liverpool legend Souness has questioned why senior figures at Old Trafford haven not pulled him aside in their attempt to get him back on track.

"They get far too much acclaim, adulation, money, recognition - everything you want - they get far more at Man United than any other football club.

"And I think that is the case when I was a player, and it's still the case.

"There's been no leadership from the management to him [Rashford].

"Who are the senior players going, 'Marcus, this is the way we do it.'

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"I think he has everything, the only thing you would say he is missing is he's not a clinical finisher.

"But he's had a couple of good years, he can drop a shoulder and he's got electric pace.

"He got 30 goals last year and he's got seven [Premier League] goals now, I'm not describing a top player."

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Souness is also of the opinion that now is the time for United to cash in on Rashford, who is tied down at the Theatre of Dreams until 2028.

He stated: "He's from Manchester, it's his team, but for his improvement, I think he should leave."

Paris Saint-Germain have held previous interest in the player, but talkSPORT understands that is no longer the case.