Manchester United and Aston Villa put finishing touches on Marcus Rashford loan transfer
Manchester United and Aston Villa put finishing touches on Marcus Rashford loan transfer
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Aston Villa are putting the finishing touches on a sensational deal to sign England striker Marcus Rashford. The out-of-favour Manchester United star is all set to join Unai Emery's Villa on loan until the end of the season. Rashford, who had been pursuing a dream move to Barcelona, emerged as a late replacement for the Villans following the exit of Jhon Duran, who left this week for Saudi Pro side Al-Nassr in a deal valued at £77.5m.
Officials from the Birmingham club are trying to thrash out the finer details with the January transfer window closing on Monday Rashford’s £315,000-a-week wages were proving a major stumbling block to any move – temporary or permanent. But it seems that Villa have cut a deal with United at least until the end of the current campaign. Villa’s top earner is goalkeeper Emi Martinez who pulls in around £150,000-a-week. It is highly unlikely that they will be smashing their pay ceiling by over double to land the 27-year-old forward. That means United will be paying him to play for another club for the remainder of the season.
Villa need a replacement for striker Jhon Duran, who left this week for Saudi Pro side Al-Nassr in a deal valued at £77.5m. Emery needs plausible back-up both out wide – where Rashford normally operates – and through the middle, should No.1 striker Ollie Watkins pick up an injury. Rashford's representatives had previously held discussions with Tottenham, West Ham and Barcelona over a possible switch, but clubs baulked at his salary, leaving United needing to offer something themselves to get a deal over the line.
Villa are reported to have included a clause enabling them to buy Rashford at a later date and are hoping that he can fire them higher up the Premier League table and give them a potential game-changer in the latter stages of the Champions League. Join our new WhatsApp communityand receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
