Someone who has known Marcus Rashford for several years said they saw this coming years ago. That there was an inkling of not if, but when his Manchester United career would fall into freefall.
When Rashford settled on a "new challenge" nearly seven weeks ago, he had Barcelona in mind. He will, instead, wear a different shade of claret down the M6.
A source aware of the negotiations said Rashford rejected more prestigious clubs than Villa as he would not have to relocate.
It is an easy commute for Rashford or his gopher, the former United youth-teamer RoShaun Williams. Villa players have been wont to residing in Cheshire and socialising in Manchester city centre.
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