Manchester United -attacker Marcus Rashford appeared in Carrington only a few minutes after Ruben Amorim and First Team players had already left.
The 27-year-old had been given extensive leave, together with four other players, to explore potential transfers away from the Red Devils.
Nevertheless, Rashford returned to Carrington earlier this week, both on Monday and Tuesday individual training.
On Thursday he was spotted to arrive at the training field at 4.47 pm, only eight minutes after Amorim had already left.
Together with Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia, he still has access to the medical and rehabilitations at Carrington if necessary.
Rashford, whose no. 10 sweater was handed over to new signing Matheus Cunha, was back later this month when Amorim and the Red Devils Squad were taken to the US during the pre-season tour.
By giving the group an estimated return date and time to secure a move, while they have access to the medical department – both on the training field and remotely – United have been careful not to conflict with the contract.
“It leaves a pretty unfortunate interruption between the club and the players,” says sports lawyer Chris Farnell. 'The club does not get the best use of the players and the players do not prepare themselves as they should for the new season.
'Both parties keep their negotiating position as strong as possible and care carefully in order not to conflict with the contract. It is a calculated move by the club. The players are not excluded. The club is currently taking no risk, but it becomes considerably more a risk, the closer to the start of the season. '
Last week's news came after Amorim returned to Carrington on Friday and it turned out that Rashford expected to play a complete role in the preseason and to give 100 percent while he remains a united player.
The attacker, who spent the second half of last season on loan in Aston Villa after Amorim criticized his attitude in training, is linked to Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
United comes from Brentford after the signing of Bryan Mbeumo, but will probably require sales to finance further trips on the market.
The preseason schedule of the Red Devils starts with a collision against Leeds in Stockholm on July 19 for their journey.