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Aston Villa eye sensational Marcus Rashford move! Premier League rivals considering late swoop to sign exiled Man Utd star, despite star's desire to join Barcelona

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<p>The departure of Jhon Duran to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jhon-duran-al-nassr-medical-77m-move-aston-villa-transfer-blow-arsenal-ollie-watkins-plans-scuppered/blt47ed2e7daa6412df" target="_blank">Al Nassr for €77 million (£64.5m/$80.43m)</a> plus add-ons, along with Emi Buendia’s loan switch to Bayer Leverkusen, has left Villa with gaps to fill in their attack. According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6046469/2025/01/31/marcus-rashford-aston-villa-transfer-manchester-united/?source=emp_shared_article" target="_blank"><em>The Athletic</em></a><em>, </em>The Villans, who need attacking reinforcements, have identified Rashford as a prime target. Unai Emery, Villa’s manager, is said to be an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-waste-his-career-man-utd-exit-saga-transfer-window/blt4350c007a84aef42" target="_blank">admirer of Rashford</a> and has personally pushed for talks to be initiated. Emery believes he can help the 27-year-old rediscover his best form, given the right environment and tactical system.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Despite Villa’s interest, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-ruben-amorim-not-speaking-anymore-man-utd-forward-faces-six-months-exile-transfer-realisation/bltc2d271af9e2d6839" target="_blank">Rashford remains keen on either staying at Manchester United or moving to Barcelona</a>. However, the financial constraints faced by the Catalan club could pose a significant hurdle in making the deal happen. Barcelona’s ability to fund a loan move remains uncertain, particularly when considering Rashford’s hefty wages of £325,000 per week. However, it has been suggested that the forward is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-escape-route-manchester-united-tentative-talks-barcelona-loan-deal-deadline/blt7dfc31d88e6496e1" target="_blank">willing to take a pay cut</a> to join the Spanish giants. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Moreover, the report suggests, that Villa are not solely focused on Rashford, as they continue to monitor other attacking options. Chelsea’s Joao Felix and Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Asensio are also being considered, with both players long admired by the club and Emery.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Interest in Rashford extends beyond the Premier League, with several top European clubs exploring the possibility of signing him. AC Milan, Juventus, and Borussia Dortmund have all been linked with a move. Rashford’s representatives, led by his brother and agent Dwaine Maynard, even travelled to Milan earlier this month to hold discussions with the Serie A club over a potential loan move. Despite this, no deal has been finalised, leaving Rashford’s future hanging in the balance.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD?

Aston Villa eye sensational Marcus Rashford move! Premier League rivals considering late swoop to sign exiled Man Utd star, despite star's desire to join Barcelona | Goal.com

Aston Villa are reportedly eyeing a sensational Marcus Rashford move swoop despite the Manchester United star&apos;s preference to join Barcelona.

Aston Villa eye sensational Marcus Rashford move! Premier League rivals considering late swoop to sign exiled Man Utd star, despite star&apos;s desire to join Barcelona

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