Aston Villa enter talks with Man United for Marcus Rashford after “personal request” from Unai Emery | OneFootball

Aston Villa are reportedly in talks with Manchester United over a late deal for exiled forward Marcus Rashford.

Rashford remains available for transfer ahead of the February 3 deadline. The player has been left out of the United team for the last 12 matches by Ruben Amorim.

Before United’s 2-0 Europa League win over FCSB, Amorim told reporters that Rashford will only be reinstated if he “changes” his ways.

After last Sunday’s victory against Fulham at Craven Cottage, Amorim shockingly claimed that he would rather play the club’s 63-year-old goalkeeping coach Jorge Vital ahead of a demotivated Rashford.

Rashford has not been short of suitors, with several teams including Barcelona, AC Milan, Juventus, Napoli, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham all thought to be interested in signing him on loan until the end of the season.

However, his massive wages, worth in excess of £300,000 per week, have hindered any deal from getting over the line.

Barcelona is believed to be Rashford’s preferred destination but chances of that move happening appear extremely slim as it stands.

A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that the Blaugrana are hesitant to pursue Rashford this month but would be keen on a permanent swoop in the summer.

Rashford’s options appear to be dwindling fast but there may yet be light at the end of the tunnel for him, with Aston Villa in negotiations over temporarily securing his services.

The Athletic reveal, “Aston Villa are considering a move for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford as one of multiple options to strengthen their forward line.”

“Villa manager Unai Emery personally requested the club enter talks over Rashford as he is a big fan of the 27-year-old and believes he can help him recapture his best form.”

“Rashford’s preference has been to join Barcelona or stay at United and therefore if he was to contemplate Premier League options such as Villa it is likely he will need some convincing.”

It’s understood that if it becomes clear he’ll continue to be frozen out by Amorim beyond the close of the window, Rashford may consider alternatives and Villa “could represent a persuasive cause.”

It helps that Villa are in the Champions League, giving Rashford the opportunity to remind his critics what he’s capable of on the biggest of stages.

Fabrizio Romano has also confirmed that Villa have called United to enquire about Rashford.

The Carrington academy graduate is not the only attacker Emery’s side are looking at. They also retain an admiration for Joao Felix (Chelsea) and Marco Asensio (Paris Saint-Germain).

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