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Marcus Rashford to return to Man Utd early?! Ruben Amorim's side in talks with Aston Villa over cutting short England star's loan spell after huge injury blow

<p>Rashford’s already troubled 2024–25 campaign may have reached an abrupt conclusion after he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-season-over-aston-villa-injury-update-man-utd-loanee-misses-fa-cup-semi-final-defeat/blt122c8ad7c0c6cf40" target="_blank">suffered a hamstring injury</a> during training last week, which could rule him out for the remainder of the season. Even if Rashford were to return to full fitness in the next few weeks, he would be unable to feature in Villa’s final fixture, which happens to be against his parent club, Manchester United. That effectively leaves <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-chris-eubank-jr-conor-benn-manchester-united-aston-villa-fa-cup-semi-final/bltf5f6d8814b28456e" target="_blank">Villa’s home clash with Tottenham </a>on May 18 as the last potential match in which he could participate — a game he is now almost certain to miss due to the injury.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>In light of these developments, according to<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/34698454/man-utd-rashford-injury-recall-talks-aston-villa/" target="_blank"> <em>The Sun,</em></a><em> </em>United and Aston Villa have opened discussions regarding the possibility of cutting short Rashford’s loan deal. While the agreement was initially set to run until the end of the season, there appears to be little point in keeping the 27-year-old on Villa’s books if he’s unable to contribute on the pitch in the closing weeks. If the two sides agree that Rashford won’t recover in time, an early return to Old Trafford could be arranged imminently.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Even if Rashford does return to Manchester United sooner than expected, his long-term prospects at the club remain bleak. It’s widely reported that the forward is not part of new manager Ruben Amorim’s plans for next season. As such, United are expected to entertain transfer offers for the attacker, who has struggled to maintain consistency and form in recent seasons. Rashford, for his part, is said to be aware of the situation and is preparing to<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-season-over-aston-villa-loanee-highly-likely-miss-remainder-campaign-man-utd-future/bltbff465ffbf28dfa8" target="_blank"> hold discussions with United officials before mid-June</a> to determine the next steps in his career.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/marcus-rashford-aston-villa-medical-man-utd-option-to-buy-loan-deal/bltb902417180c0135a" target="_blank">Villa hold a £40 million ($53 million) purchase option</a> as part of Rashford’s loan agreement, but as of now, they have not made a final decision on whether to make the move permanent. Much could depend on Rashford’s injury prognosis, his desire to stay, and Villa’s ambitions, particularly regarding European qualification.</p><p>Rashford is believed to favour a move that would allow him to continue competing in the UEFA Champions League. That could make Villa an attractive option if they qualify, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/aston-villa-blow-man-utd-loanee-marcus-rashford-makes-barcelona-transfer-decision-but-compromise-needed-to-seal-la-liga-move/bltd9890d75f64f11ec" target="_blank">though Barcelona have also been linked with a potential summer swoop</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD?

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Marcus Rashford might reportedly return to Manchester United early as the Red Devils are in talks with Aston Villa over cutting short his loan spell.

Marcus Rashford to return to Man Utd early?! Ruben Amorim&apos;s side in talks with Aston Villa over cutting short England star&apos;s loan spell after huge injury blow