Bryan Robson has acknowledged Marcus Rashford's impressive start at Aston Villa, indicating that Manchester United's decision to offer him a lucrative contract before his departure was justified. However, the Old Trafford legend also delivered a candid critique of Rashford's January move, suggesting it should not have occurred. The 27 year old left his childhood club ahead of the winter deadline, seeking a change after a slump following his standout 2022/23 season. Now at Villa Park, Rashford is rediscovering his form in a side that's outperforming United and gearing up for a Champions League quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Despite recognising Rashford's potential resurgence under Unai Emery, Robson has challenged the notion that Rashford is immediately relishing his football at a new club. "I'm talking about ex-players saying that as soon as he went to Villa, he was enjoying his football again. "Hold on a minute. You are so fortunate to be a football player. If I'm at Man United, I'm enjoying my football, or I should be enjoying my football, and I'm going to work hard to try and make the team successful.", reports the Express . "So when you go to Villa, it's no different from playing for Man United. You try and enjoy your game and do the best you can. So there's no excuses." Villa reportedly have the option to make Rashford's move permanent for £40million during the summer transfer window, which they are expected to exercise. Should they opt for an alternative target, it is unlikely that the England forward will remain with Sporting CP under Ruben Amorim instead of joining another club permanently. However, Robson wishes to see Rashford regain his impressive form and enjoy a successful comeback at Man United next season. He continued: "Marcus has unbelievable talent and should be doing better for Manchester United. He shouldn't even be moving on to Aston Villa. He should be giving his best for Man United. "[Whether he comes back] is the manager's and Marcus's decision. But for me, he's got the talent, and you've got to get the best out of him. "And Marcus has got to get the best out of himself, and he should be a Man United player next year."