The future of Marcus Rashford will remain in the spotlight when he approaches the last month of his loan period with Aston Villa, who belong to a number of clubs where he would be open to become a member
Marcus Rashford does not hurry to decide his future in Manchester United – but has excluded a potential move to London. Rashford, 27, comes at the end of his loan saying with Aston Villa, who have the option to permanently sign him for £ 40 million.
United counts on selling graduated Academy Rashford to partially finance their summer transfer activities. The Red Devils have identified Liam Delap, Victor Osimhen and Matheus Cunha as forward goals that can transform Ruben Amorim's attack from weak to formidable.
Amorim lost confidence in Rashford prior to the January transfer window, but he showed signs of rediscovering his best form at Villa. The attacker has scored four goals and set on five assists in 17 performances, with his performances that give him a recall for the English team.
But where he will play his club football next season, remains uncertain. Rashford, under contract until 2028, is aware that he may not be back at United by Amorim, but will wait to decide his future until the summer and he will not move to London.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham excludes that, all of whom are linked to a certain degree of interest in the 27-year-old. Rashford is also not interested in being part of a Swap deal in the midst of suggestions that the Red Devils can use it as Makeewight in a deal for Villa striker Ollie Watkins.
Regarding where Rashford wants to go, his preference is to become a member of a Champions League team. That could be at home or abroad, with Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle and Villa who protrude to qualify for the competition of the following season.
Barcelona, ​​who was reportedly his dream destination, showed a feeling in Rashford in January, while the Italian giants Juventus were also connected. AC Milan has long been considered the leaders to sign him until their situation changed.
Rashford remains open for a permanent stay at Villa, who are enthusiastic. But Unai Emery saw the chances of qualifying for the Champions League on Tuesday a hit by losing 2-1 to the city.
The United Lianee scored a fine to equalize in the first half, his sixth start in the last eight games of Villa. Emery's side face Crystal Palace in a FA Cup semi-final on Saturday and the Villa boss wants him to play a role at Wembley.
“I am so happy with him, he performs very well,” Emery said about Rashford. “His adjustment has been fast, his dedication to the team and his teammates and the process we do together.
“He has been really important to us and he has to continue. Now, on Saturday, he can hopefully help us again and, like everyone else, are ready and focused on this competition.”