Marcus Rashford has reportedly ruled out the possibility of playing for Manchester United ever again after joining Aston Villa on loan for the rest of the season. The United academy graduate spent the past seven weeks in exile,

A former Manchester United player reckons Aston Villa are taking a “big gamble” on Marcus Rashford as the 27-year-old is “known for being lazy”. Rashford secured a loan move to Aston Villa before the January transfer window closed and they have an option to buy him in the summer for around £40m.

Marcus Rashford was once hailed as Manchester United's golden boy and the social conscience of the Premier League, but the misfiring forward leaves Old Trafford for Aston Villa with his reputation tarnished after a precipitous fall from grace.