Manchester United fans are in shock and disbelief as Marcus Rashford edges closer to a surprise loan move to Aston Villa—a transfer that could mark the end of his long association with the club.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has been finalized, with Villa set to cover 70% of Rashford’s £325,000-a-week wages. The deal also includes a £40 million option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.
The 27-year-old forward is expected to undergo a medical on Sunday, sealing what could be the beginning of a new chapter away from Old Trafford. Romano further reports that if all goes smoothly, Rashford could commit to a three-and-a-half-year contract at Villa Park once the loan expires.
Rashford’s Fallout with United and Villa’s Urgent Striker Hunt
The move follows weeks of speculation over Rashford’s future, with reports of a strained relationship between the England international and United’s head coach, Ruben Amorim. The tension had seen Rashford frozen out of the squad for nearly two months, fueling uncertainty over his long-term prospects at the club.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s attacking depth took a hit after selling Jhon Duran to Al-Nassr earlier this month, making Rashford a much-needed reinforcement. If the deal goes through, he could soon be linking up with Ollie Watkins and Marco Asensio in Unai Emery’s attack, strengthening Villa’s push for a top-four finish.
However, with the transfer window closing at 11 PM on Monday, both clubs are racing against time to finalize the paperwork and avoid any last-minute obstacles.
United Fans React as Rashford’s Departure Looms
The news of Rashford’s imminent exit has sparked a wave of emotional reactions from Manchester United supporters. Social media has been flooded with messages from fans struggling to come to terms with the possible departure of one of their homegrown stars.
Despite the mixed emotions, one thing is clear—Rashford’s exit would mark the end of an era at Old Trafford. With his medical set for Sunday, all eyes are now on the final steps of the deal, which could officially signal the beginning of his new journey at Aston Villa.
