What Ruben Amorim really thinks of Marcus Rashford at Manchester United is about to become apparent

Ruben Amorim was never likely to metaphorically kick Marcus Rashford out of the door on Wednesday morning. Speaking to the media around 15 hours after Rashford's bombshell admission that he was looking for a new challenge, it would have been a surprise if Amorim had pulled a seat at Carrington and revealed he thought that was best for all parties as well.

For starters, that would have severely weakened United's negotiating position when it is hardly a strong hand as it is. Rashford still has three-and-a-half years left on a contract worth around £325,000-a-week. Finding a taker won't be easy.

As a recently installed head coach, Amorim will also be reluctant to be publicly seen as forcing Rashford into making this move. His decision to drop the 27-year-old from his squad for the derby day win at Manchester City led to the academy graduate saying he wanted out.

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So, having made his own statement with that selection decision, Amorim was always likely to be more cautious in public. Behind the scenes, it might be a different story. There are several reasons why an exit could suit United, and if it is seen as something being driven by Rashford, then that works even better.

That's why Amorim essentially offered an olive branch in his pre-Tottenham press conference, telling Rashford that the challenge he craves was on offer for him at Old Trafford.

"I think it’s right," Amorim said when asked about Rashford's reference to a new challenge. "We have here a new challenge. It’s a tough one, for me it’s the biggest challenge in football because we are in a difficult situation and