Aston Villa are on the verge of finalizing a loan agreement for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, with a potential option to make the deal permanent.
The 27-year-old has attracted significant interest during the January transfer window after facing exclusion at Old Trafford under manager Ruben Amorim.
Rashford’s commitment and performance in training have been questioned by Amorim, leading to his absence from the first-team since December.
Several clubs including AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, and Barcelona have shown interest in Rashford, while domestic clubs like Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United have also been linked.
Aston Villa has emerged as a late contender for Rashford’s signature and is close to completing the deal, as reported by The Athletic. They are willing to cover a significant portion of his weekly salary.
The deal is expected to include performance-based bonuses, as Villa aims for another top-four finish and success in the Champions League. They have already secured a spot in the round of 16 after a thrilling win over Celtic.
Villa manager Unai Emery sees Rashford as a valuable addition due to his versatility and attacking prowess.
Rashford has a proven track record of scoring goals at the highest level but has struggled for consistency recently.
Since his breakthrough season, Rashford has amassed impressive stats and international experience with England.