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.

Should United manage to sell Rashford for £40m, they stand to lose half of that figure in negotiations with the forward to bring his Old Trafford tenure to a permanent end. Selli

Manchester United face paying Marcus Rashford around £20million just to get the forward off their books this summer. The 27-year-old is currently on loan at Aston Villa until the end of the season, having shown glimpses of his best form under Unai Emery.

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

Marcus Rashford has made a bright start to his loan spell at Aston Villa, with Manchester United legend Gary Pallister issuing his verdict on the forward

Manchester United may only receive £20m if they sell Marcus Rashford permanently this summer, despite agreeing a £40m deal with Aston Villa in advance according to the Daily Mail. The 27-year-old left his boyhood club in the January transfer window on loan for the rest of the season with an option to make the move permanent in the summer,