BREAKING: Marcus Rashford says yes

Rashford agrees personal terms with Aston Villa – move imminent

Marcus Rashford has reached an agreement on personal terms with Aston Villa, bringing him closer to a departure from Manchester United.

Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that the deal is now imminent.

– The move is close after receiving the green light this morning.
– Villa and United are negotiating a loan deal, potentially with a buy option.
– Emery has personally called Rashford, and the player is attracted to the project and Champions League football, Romano states.

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Villa to cover most of Rashford’s wages

Aston Villa will reportedly cover a significant portion of Rashford’s wages, which amount to around £250,000 per week after he signed a contract extension with United in 2023.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are expected to target Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel if Rashford departs.

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Several top European clubs, including Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, AS Monaco, and AC Milan, have shown interest in Rashford, but his high salary demands have been a major obstacle.

Rashford’s time at United appears to be over

The 27-year-old has not played for Manchester United since early December after being left out of the squad for the Manchester derby on December 15.

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Manager Rúben Amorim has publicly criticized Rashford’s performances in training, further fueling speculation that his time at Old Trafford is coming to an end.

Villa replaces Duran with Rashford

Aston Villa recently sold Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia for approximately £45 million, leaving them in urgent need of an attacking reinforcement.

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With Manchester United struggling this season, Rashford now has the opportunity to play Champions League football and fight for a top-four finish in the Premier League.