From a club perspective, that ill-fated trip to Belfast in January last year, which Rashford extended without permission, visited nightspots on two consecutive nights and was then late for training, is viewed as a lack of commitment that subsequent performances on the pitch did little to dispel.

Marcus Rashford has been looking for a new club this summer and is set to join Barcelona on loan for 2025/2026.

Paul Pogba has questioned Manchester United over their decision to allow Marcus Rashford to join Barcelona on loan. Rashford has arrived in Catalonia and is expected to undergo a medical on Monday to put the final touches on a season-long loan deal, which will include an option for Barcelona to buy permanently next summer.