Manchester United are reportedly prepared to never field Marcus Rashford in a competitive match again.
The 27-year-old's attacking talents were arguably in demand as the Red Devils slumped to another sobering defeat at their Old Trafford base on Sunday afternoon.
Crystal Palace were the latest victors at the Theatre of Dreams, with a second-half brace from Jean-Philippe Mateta securing all of the points for Oliver Glasner's men.
As a result, the Eagles have moved above Man United in the Premier League standings, with the Red Devils languishing in a lowly 13th position.
Rashford will be unable to help his boyhood club return to their former glory this term after securing a six-month loan to Aston Villa on the weekend.
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Man United, Rashford relationship 'irreparable' following loan exit
According to The Guardian, Rashford is heading towards a permanent departure from the plans at Manchester United in the very near future.
The report claims that the attacker is unlikely to ever play a competitive fixture for the Red Devils again following his temporary move to Villa.
It is understood that the relationship between Rashford and his boyhood club is 'irreparable', meaning that a summer cut of ties is a distinct possibility.
Such a stance will be kept even in the eventuality that current head coach Amorim is no longer in charge of the club at the start of next season.
There is said to be no recall clause in the loan deal of Rashford to Villa, who possess the option to buy the England international for £40m in the summer.
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Where did it all go wrong for Rashford?
After nearly a decade in the first team for Man United, Rashford looked a little odd as he donned the claret and blue of Aston Villa on Sunday.
The 27-year-old has suffered a significant fall from grace, from a world-leading talent to an attacker needing a Villa loan to reignite his career.
Owing to their incredible 2023-24 campaign, the Villans have the luxury of offering Rashford with Champions League football during the second half of this term.
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