Aston Villa Seeks Permanent Deal for Rashford

Aston Villa is considering a permanent move for Marcus Rashford after his loan spell from Manchester United. Despite a £40 million buy option, Villa may negotiate for a lower fee. Rashford, with four assists in nine games, impressed Unai Emery. However, his £300k-per-week wages and potential Barcelona interest could impact the deal.

With the transfer window approaching, Aston Villa may look to renegotiate terms with Manchester United over a permanent move for Marcus Rashford, despite an existing £40 million buy option. Rashford, who joined Villa on loan in January after falling out of favor at United, has impressed with four assists in nine appearances across all competitions.

His performances led to his first England call-up in a year, starting in matches against Albania and Latvia. Villa’s coaching staff, including Unai Emery, have been pleased with his form and adaptation. However, despite Villa’s interest in keeping Rashford, they are hesitant to trigger the £40 million option outright and may attempt to lower the transfer fee.

Financial considerations also play a role, as Rashford’s salary exceeds £300,000 per week. Currently, United and Villa share his wages, but if the deal becomes permanent, Villa would need to adjust its wage structure significantly. Additionally, Rashford himself has yet to commit, with reports suggesting he may still prefer a move to Barcelona. The coming months will be crucial in determining whether he stays at Villa Park or explores other options in the summer.