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.

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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.

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