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Aston Villa reject Marcus Rashford deal as Manchester United forward aims for move abroad

<p>Villa had the chance to sign Rashford for £40 million as part of the loan agreement that brought the forward to the club in January, but the club have confirmed his departure, thanking him for his "amazing efforts and contributions".</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>It has now been reported that Rashford is seeking a move away from the Premier League this summer. Journalist David Ornstein claims the England international is keen to win titles overseas.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 Marcus Rashford prioritising move abroad if leaves Man Utd this summer. Club want sale but 27yo attacker also open to loan or swap deal if right opportunity arises + wants to compete for titles. Returns to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> pre-season training July 7 <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAthleticFC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAthleticFC</a> <a href="https://t.co/px2xCo8CEj">https://t.co/px2xCo8CEj</a></p>— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1939982325325902146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The same report states that Rashford is open to another loan move from Old Trafford, with a swap deal also a possibility. It has been claimed that Barcelona is his dream move, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/marcus-rashford-barcelona-la-liga-champions-loan-deal-man-utd-nico-williams-pursuit/blt3f13992bf45b1c18" target="_blank">with the La Liga champions giving some thought to the idea</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Rashford may have to wait until late in the summer to seal a transfer to Barca. The club are intent on signing Nico Williams as a first-choice winger but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-marcus-rashford-man-utd-outcast-spain/blt599fb1729595c0e0" target="_blank">could make a loan move for Rashford once they know their financial situation at the end of the window</a>. For now, he is due to report for pre-season at United on July 7.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD?

Aston Villa reject Marcus Rashford deal as Manchester United forward aims for move abroad | Goal.com

Aston Villa have officially rejected the chance to take up their option on Marcus Rashford, who wants to leave Manchester United for an overseas club.