Marcus Rashford transfer: Man Utd draw up shortlist to replace forward but Aston Villa undecided on £40m buy option

16 April 2025, 11:47 | Updated: 17 April 2025, 07:33

Aston Villa have not yet decided whether to take up their £40m option to turn Marcus Rashford's loan from Manchester United into a permanent deal. 

Rashford has scored three goals and provided five assists across his 15 appearances in all competitions for Villa since arriving on loan in the January transfer window.

Unai Emery admitted "it depends on the circumstances for now and the next weeks" while sources indicate the forward has not given up hope of joining Barcelona, who were credited as a potential landing destination before his move to Villa Park.

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