Marcus Rashford sent stinging one-word putdown as Aston Villa warned about Man Utd repeat
Manchester United Premier League title-winner Paul Parker has had his say on Marcus Rashford’s transfer to Aston Villa, branding the player "lazy".
Rashford has moved to Villa Park on loan from Old Trafford until the end of the season and Villa could make the switch permanent in the summer for £40m. The 27-year-old could make his debut for Villa against Tottenham in the FA Cup this weekend, having not played since mid-December.
Rashford was frozen out at United by Ruben Amorim after he publicly stated he wanted to leave the club. Speaking to MyBettingSites.co.uk about the player’s move to Villa, Parker said: “Aston Villa has gotten themselves a prominent name. Everyone was talking about him two years ago, but today it is a big gamble to sign him.
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“I don't know how big of a say the manager had. I am surprised that (Unai) Emery has decided to take Rashford on. I am really surprised he has taken on that challenge.
“I wonder where he is going to play him. He doesn't want to play as a centre-forward, and they have good players on the left wing.
“Rashford is known for being lazy, and that is what everyone is thinking about. He did it to his local team, so he can do it to anyone.”
Rashford was linked with several clubs during the January transfer window before landing at Villa. “Barcelona, AC Milan and Monaco were mentioned. I don´t think any of those rumours were serious, and now he is going to Birmingham to play for Aston Villa. He is under the microscope,” added Parker, who won the Premier League at United under Sir Alex Ferguson.
“Man United, Rashford, Aston Villa and Emery will all be under the microscope.”
