Gary Pallister has suggested that Marcus Rashford could be on his way to Middlesbrough this summer.

As speculation continues to circle that Zlatan Ibrahimovic could soon be on his way to Old Trafford, former star defender Pallister feels there may need to be a change in personnel if the Swedish superstar were to join.

Of course, Pallister had his tongue planted firmly in his cheek when he told The Sun that 18-year-old England international Rashford could join his other former club Boro, who are preparing to return to the Premier League in 2016/17.

Pallister said: "If United get Ibrahimovic then maybe the Boro can have Marcus Rashford on loan!

"The Rashford boy has proved to be a phenomenon. The way things have gone for him has been incredible and hopefully his talent will be allowed to express itself at Manchester United.

"If United do bring in a big signing up front then you do hope he can still progress. He looks a very special talent.

"I wouldn't fancy a race with him. The lad has plenty of speed. But it's the maturity he has got at 18 and the awareness of the game which makes him stand-out.

"He's such a confident and grounded kid. There's nothing you don't really like about the lad coming through. He's riding the crest of a wave at the moment and ticking all the boxes to be a really top player."