Aston Villa leading race to sign Marcus Rashford
Aston Villa are in pole position to secure the permanent signing of Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, despite serious interest from Barcelona. According to Mick Brown via Football Insider, the Villans are determined to keep hold of Rashford, who has been a revelation for Unai Emery’s side since arriving on loan in January. While Barcelona are keeping a close eye on the situation, Villa remain the frontrunners to land the English forward for good. Rashford’s Revival at Villa The move to Villa Park has breathed new life into Rashford’s career. After falling out with Rúben Amorim at Manchester United, the 27-year-old found himself on the fringes at Old Trafford. But under Emery’s guidance, he has rediscovered his form, delivering six goal contributions in just 10 games for the club. Former United scout Mick Brown believes the deal has worked out for everyone—Rashford has flourished, Villa have gained a top-class attacker, and United now have the chance to cash in on their academy graduate. Villa Ready to Trigger £40m Option—But There’s a Catch When Aston Villa negotiated the loan, they smartly included a £40 million buy option. However, while that fee is manageable, Rashford’s massive £350,000-per-week wages present a financial challenge. [...]
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