Aston Villa might have encountered a stumbling block in the bid to seal a permanent move to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Aston Villa will aim to seal a permanent move for Marcus Rashford in the summer transfer window. However, wages will take the cost of securing the Englishman’s services to £130 million. That is a roadblock for the West Midlands club, and they might face a tall order to land the Manchester United misfit.
Marcus Rashford and his Aston Villa resurgence
Marcus Rashford has made considerable progress since joining Aston Villa from Manchester United on loan until the end of the 2024/25 season this past winter. The English international was at a crossroads in his career after becoming a peripheral figure at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim.
However, the 27-year-old has been exceptional thus far for Aston Villa, amassing two goals and four assists in ten appearances across all competitions. Rashford has also resurrected his fortunes in international football under Thomas Tuchel, with the German tactician handing the mercurial attacker his 61st and 62nd caps during last month’s international break.
Rashford’s exploits for Aston Villa have compelled the West Midlands club to seek a permanent move heading into the summer transfer window. However, the Villans face stiff competition from several other well-known clubs for the Englishman’s signature, with Bayern Munich reportedly keen on securing his services.
What next?
Recent reports have claimed that Aston Villa will soon approach Marcus Rashford to discuss his long-term future. Considering the Manchester United misfit’s impact, he can be a long-term solution in the final third for the West Midlands outfit.
Unai Emery already knows how valuable Rashford can be for his team. So, identifying an alternative and pursuing his signature might not be ideal. However, Aston Villa will have a stumbling block in the bid to seal a permanent move for the 62-cap English international, as his wages will take the overall cost of the operation to £130 million.
It is unclear if Aston Villa will have the funds to afford a deal worth around £130 million, including wages and transfer fee. So, it will be interesting to see where the 27-year-old Englishman plies his trade in the 2024/25 season.