Marcus Rashford did not train with his Manchester United teammates after being left out of the squad for the derby against Manchester City on Sunday.
On Monday, hometown boy Rashford, who has been with the club for 20 years and scored 143 goals, was sent home sick from training. The club's policy is that those who feel unwell should attend Carrington where they will be assessed by a doctor. Rashford was deemed to have a high fever and left the complex.
The next day, however, he was at his old primary school, handing out 420 presents – and dropping a great story.
Rashford, 27, spoke to journalist Henry Winter and revealed he is ready to leave Old Trafford after his derby win.
“For me personally, I am ready for a new challenge and the next steps,” Rashford said.
“If I leave, there won't be any hard feelings. You won't get any negative comments from me about Man United.
'That's me. I will always be a Red.'
Rashford's shock admission came after he was left out of United's 2-1 win at the Etihad by Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese boss also opted not to include Alejandro Garnacho in his squad and later warned the pair that he is 'watching everything', including the clothes they wear and how they interact with their teammates.
His bold decision paid off as United put up a dramatic late battle to win thanks to goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo.
Amorim insisted the door was not closed on the return of Rashford and Garnacho to the squad, but Rashford was unable to prove his point in training on Monday as he felt unwell.
Mail Sport exclusively revealed last week that United are willing to listen to offers of around £40million for the England international.
Rashford has just over three years left on his contract at Old Trafford after signing a £315,000-a-week deal last year.
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