Marcus Rashford update is giving Ruben Amorim everything he needs at Manchester United

Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United continues to be a topic of debate even though he is no longer at Old Trafford. Yes, the deal with Aston Villa is only a loan until the end of the season, but fresh reports suggest the 27-year-old may not wear a Reds shirt again.

United allowed Rashford to leave the club during the January transfer window after the forward did not feature in 13 consecutive appearances for the club before his exit. A loan deal with Villa was agreed, which is thought to include an option to make the move permanent for a £40million fee in the summer.

Nine appearances, four assists and zero goals later, and it seems Rashford's chances of having a long-term future at United look rather slim. The Daily Star have reported that Ruben Amorim has no plans to have Rashford back in the first-team squad next season, with the club looking for a permanent sale when the transfer window opens.

Villa could be a likely destination, although Barcelona were also in the mix during the January window. If United can get the £40million fee, or better, for Rashford's signature it would hand a double boost to Amorim.

The United head coach was clear as to the reason why he and United allowed Rashford to leave the club last month.

"What I say is that I couldn’t [get] Marcus to see the way you’re supposed to play football and to train the way I see it," said Amorim last month. "And sometimes you have one player who is really good with one coach and the same player with another coach is different.

"I just wish the best to Rashford and Unai Emery, and they can connect because he’s a very good player."

One boost would be the transfer fee. Amorim would certainly like to bolster the United squad in the summer with his own