Crystal Palace will reportedly compete with Aston Villa in the race to sign 27-year-old Manchester United misfit Marcus Rashford in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by The Sun, Marcus Rashford is the subject of interest from Crystal Palace. The Eagles are scouring the market for a versatile attacker heading into the summer transfer window. So, the Manchester United misfit has emerged as a target, and they will compete with Aston Villa for the English attacker’s signature.
Marcus Rashford and his resurgence
Marcus Rashford has endured a topsy-turvy ride since in his decade of professional career. The Englishman burst onto the scene amid an injury crisis at Manchester United, and he hit the ground running at Old Trafford, enjoying an exceptional second half of the 2015/16 season. He also experienced a mind-boggling campaign in Erik ten Hag’s debut term at the club.
However, things went downhill after that, and he became a peripheral figure for Ruben Amorim. So, a loan move to Aston Villa was a blessing in disguise for the 27-year-old, and he has been solid for the West Midlands outfit. Despite the instability at Manchester United, Rashford has managed a decent tally of ten goals and eight assists in 38 appearances across all competitions.
Rashford’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Recent reports have linked the English international with Bayern Munich. However, Crystal Palace will aim to beat Aston Villa and others in the race to sign the Manchester United misfit in the summer transfer window.
What next?
Widespread reports have pointed to Aston Villa being in the pole position to sign Marcus Rashford. Considering the Manchester United outcast’s exploits in the last few weeks, it is hardly surprising why the West Midlands outfit might explore a permanent move in the summer transfer window.
However, Crystal Palace will launch the offensive for an audacious move for the 27-year-old Englishman if he does not remain at Aston Villa beyond the summer transfer window. Rashford can be a viable option to replace Eberechi Eze or Jean-Philippe Mateta. Both players have piqued the attention of several high-profile clubs, making Rashford an option worth considering for Crystal Palace.
Recent reports have claimed that end-of-season crunch talks between Rashford and Ruben Amorim are on the cards. So, it will be interesting to see what the future has in store for the English international.
