Aston Villa will soon initiate discussions with 27-year-old Manchester United misfit Marcus Rashford over a permanent move in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Marcus Rashford has compelled Aston Villa to seek a permanent move heading into the summer transfer window. The West Midlands outfit will open talks with the English international before the 2024/25 season ends, although the discussions are not imminent. The player has no future at Manchester United, with Ruben Amorim ready to sanction his exit.
Marcus Rashford: At a crossroads
Marcus Rashford has resurrected his stuttering career since sealing a loan move to Aston Villa in the winter transfer window. The Englishman had reached a turning point in his career after becoming persona non grata under Ruben Amorim. However, he has rediscovered some of his best touch at Aston Villa.
While the 27-year-old has yet to find the back of the net since joining Aston Villa, he has significantly bolstered the creativity in Unai Emery’s team. Rashford has provided four assists in nine appearances thus far for the West Midlands outfit. His exploits helped him return to his national side during the ongoing international break.
Meanwhile, Rashford’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. However, Aston Villa will aim to beat the competition to seal a permanent deal for the English international in the summer transfer window.
What next?
Aston Villa’s interest in sealing a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford makes sense. The Manchester United misfit has landed on his feet at Villa Park, with Unai Emery bringing the best out of him. Even though the player has not scored a goal for Aston Villa, he has brought something new to the table in Emery’s team.
While the report has not mentioned how much Rashford will cost for a permanent deal in the summer transfer window, many outlets have suggested the 27-year-old Englishman will cost around £40 million. Meanwhile, the Villans want to initiate discussions with the Manchester United misfit, who has no future at Old Trafford.
While the talks are not imminent, Aston Villa will look to finalise an agreement before the 2024/25 season ends. However, with the English international also a target for European bigwigs like Barcelona, the West Midlands outfit must move quickly to turn the Manchester United misfit’s head.
