Manchester United reportedly wanted to sign a 'big brother' for Marcus Rashford only months before palming him off to Aston Villa. Murmurings of concern around Rashford's lifestyle off the pitch seemingly sparked Old Trafford bosses into action, although their plan was eventually foiled.

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford woes are not over despite successfully loaning the player to Aston Villa at the end of the transfer window.

Marcus Rashford is not expected to play for Manchester United again under Ruben Amorim unless he issues a public apology.

"A fully fit and firing Marcus Rashford gets into most teams in the Premier League. They were right to give him a new contract," Pallister told Express Sport with Spaceport Sweden. "We can argue about the size of the contract and the money that was paid, in hindsight. But at that time, how many goals did he score that year?

Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has expressed happiness forward Marcus Rashford left the club. Rashford left Man United in January transfer window to join Premier League rivals Aston Villa on loan.