Nick Powell Returned to Manchester United After Missing Leicester Training

Nick Powell's Manchester United career is nearing rock bottom after Leicester City terminated his loan deal amid concerns over his attitude. That's according to John Percy of The Telegraph.

Percy detailed how Powell created a less-than-favourable impression during his time with the Foxes: "Telegraph Sport understands Powell has infuriated Pearson and his backroom team with his attitude in training and general timekeeping since joining on loan in September."

Percy also indicated that United will again loan Powell out immediately upon his return. The writer identified Championship side Bolton Wanderers as a prime candidate for the 20-year-old.

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The move has clearly been coming for a while. Earlier this month, another report from Percy indicated that Foxes gaffer Nigel Pearson was growing tired of Powell and was ready to terminate the loan agreement.

Powell had initially been very excited at the prospect of earning regular starts while on loan, per Sky Sports.

He didn't get those during his first season with the Red Devils, making a mere two substitute appearances in the Premier League, before spending the following campaign on loan with Wigan Athletic, per WhoScored.com.

United thought they were getting another young star in the making when they beat Arsenal to the former Crewe Alexandra prospect's signature in the summer of 2012. He'd established a knack for spectacular goals with the Alex.

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But the quick-thinking attacking midfielder simply hasn't progressed his game since helping the Railwaymen win the League Two play-offs.

When a young player fails to make the grade when they're surrounded by the education offered at Old Trafford, it's a worrying sign.

This latest episode is just one more depressing signpost for a talented youngster whose career already looks as though it won't live up to the early promise.