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Rashford turns up at Man Utd and trains alone despite being told he could stay away to find new club

Rashford turns up at Man Utd and trains alone despite being told he could stay away to find new club

The Irish Sun2 days ago
MARCUS RASHFORD reported to Carrington for pre-season training on Monday and Tuesday – despite being told he could stay away.
Ruben Amorim decided last week that
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Marcus Rashford trains before his return to Carrington for pre-season
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And there was no sign of any of them as some of the
But it is understood Rashford, 27, asked if he could go and work at the training ground in a bid to keep up his fitness.
United had made it clear any of the five – which also includes
So the Three Lions striker decided he would like to take up that opportunity.
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On Monday morning,
United insiders say it was agreed that Rashford would report to Carrington in the afternoon and was given full access to the performance support department.
And it was a similar story today when the forward again trained away from Amorim's squad.
Sources close to Rashford had said on Friday that the former Aston Villa loanee was planning to report back with his team-mates and was ready to give 100 per cent.
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However hours later came the confirmation from the club that the five wantaway stars were being given time off to sort out their futures.
The long-serving ace is being monitored by both Barcelona and Bayern Munich during the transfer window.
A move to the Nou Camp would be a dream for him and his chances increased when Nico Williams turned down the Catalan giants to sign a new deal with Athletic Bilbao last week.
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Amorim's men will be working at their training ground for the next two weeks before embarking on a two week pre-season tour of the USA.
None of the five who have been banished from training are expected to be named in the squad to go on the three match trip.
Sources in Rashford's camp have indicated he has not handed in a transfer request – but accepts it may be time for him to move on after two decades with the club.
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Marcus Rashford pictured at Manchester United training in January
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