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Six months into his latest loan stint, Rashford has impressed for the five-time European champions, netting eight goals and registering a further 11 assists. However, there are some United fans who wish to see the local lad brought back into the team following his time in Spain – something one ex-Premier League star thinks is virtually impossible.

When quizzed on the current state of proceedings at Old Trafford, former Liverpool ace, Danny Murphy, told BOYLE Sports that Rashford should focus his attention on a new challenge away from United. He explained: “I don’t think Michael Carrick, or whoever gets the job, will be able to influence the club to change their approach on Marcus Rashford. I think he’s had his chances and opportunities. Also, the fanbase has generally turned on him a little bit.

“I think he’s too far gone. Even if he doesn’t get the Barcelona move, a move somewhere else will benefit him. He looks like he’s playing with freedom. I even saw him come off the bench against Real Madrid, and he looked so sharp, expressing himself and appearing like a different player. I think his days at United are over, regardless of who is in charge.”

It’s one of several issues that the future United boss will have to sort out upon his arrival, along with the future of fellow academy gem, Kobbie Mainoo. The midfielder made his first Premier League start of the season in the 2-0 thumping of rivals Manchester City, with Murphy claiming Mainoo has a better chance of establishing himself in the team again following Ruben Amorim’s departure.

The ex-player turned pundit added: “You don’t pick players to appease the fans but you want to feel like you’re giving people equal opportunity to try and impress. Ruben Amorim for some reason was just not giving Kobbie Mainoo opportunities, which is unusual because he is a super talent.

“I know he said he was competing with Bruno Fernandes, but he’s played central midfield for his country. He’s played central midfield for Manchester United in big games and shown that he can do the other side of it. Okay, he needs to work a little bit on his defensive side, but the fact that he was completely disregarded was really strange from Amorim.”