Marcus Rashford did not train with his teammates on Monday after being 'sent home' through illness just a day after his omission from the Manchester derby.
The 27-year-old was one of two notable absences along with Alejandro Garnacho, from the Manchester United squad that beat City at the Etihad.
His snub by red devils The squad surprised fans given their record against the Citizens, scoring six goals in 22 games against them.
Manager Rubén Amorim later insisted that the England international and his teammate Garnacho were ruled out due to tactical reasons unlike any fitness problem.
And according to him daily mailUnited showed Rashford the door after arriving at the club's Carrington training ground less than 24 hours later.
It has been claimed that the two-time FA Cup winner is suffering from an illness.
But he made sure to comply with United's policy of going to Carrington despite feeling unwell so he could be assessed by the club doctor.
The news outlet states that Rashford The doctor then deemed he had a high temperature and allowed him to return home and recover.
Just a day after being sent home due to illness, Rashford returned to his old primary school to hand out 420 gifts.
And it was there where he dropped a explosive revelation about his future before the winter transfer market.
Speaking to journalist Henry Winter, Rashford admitted he is “ready for a new challenge” away from Old Trafford after two decades at his boyhood club.
He said: “For me personally, I think I'm ready for a new challenge and next steps.
“When I leave, there will be no hard feelings. You won't have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That's me as a person.
“If I know a situation is already bad, I'm not going to make it worse. I've seen other players leave in the past and I don't want to be that person.
“When I leave I will make a statement and it will be from me. 100 percent.”
Rashford added: “I'm halfway through my career. I don't expect my peak to be now.
“I have spent nine years so far in the Premier League and that has taught me a lot, it has helped me grow as a player and as a person.
“So I have no regrets about the last nine years.
“I won't regret anything in the future because I take things day by day and sometimes bad things happen, sometimes good things happen. I just try to keep a good balance.”
When asked if the best was yet to come from him, Rashford replied: “100 per cent. That's my mentality.”
talkSPORT understands United are open to offers Regarding Rashford, club bosses feel that parting ways is the best solution for all parties.
But with his contract at the Theater of Dreams expiring in 2028, United could be forced into a cut-price sale if they wish to remove him from their wage bill.