Marcus Rashford has made wearing the FC Barcelona jersey his priority over the past six months. However, the reality is that Barça, although it has him among its candidates, is by no means the favorite. It has Luis Díaz ahead of him, but especially Nico Williams, who is currently the main candidate to play at Camp Nou. The Englishman is aware of the latest developments and has already started to take action so he doesn't get left behind.
Marcus Rashford targets Aston Villa
After having been at Aston Villa on loan during the final stage of last season, Rashford considers it his ideal destination now that the Barça option has fallen through. He has Unai Emery's full trust and they're already working on his signing, but this time as a full-time "Villan."
Aston Villa no longer sees Marcus Rashford as a loanee, but is now going for his permanent transfer. Reports from England indicate that the English club, in order to pay for this signing, would be willing to sell its women's team in the coming weeks, asking for nearly €50 million.
He is the absolute priority for the English club, and they're willing to pay the €40 million that United is currently asking for. There won't be any problem agreeing on the terms of his contract, as both parties are fully aligned. Rashford hopes to make one last inquiry to Barça, but he already knows that fulfilling his dream of playing at Spotify Camp Nou will be practically impossible.
Rashford has convinced Aston Villa
Marcus Rashford, at 27 years old, has shown over the past six months that he still has a lot of soccer to offer. After a difficult period at Manchester United, the English forward found a new opportunity on loan at Aston Villa... where he has managed to regain his form and become decisive again in the final stretch of the season.
In just 17 matches with Unai Emery's side, Rashford has posted impressive numbers: 4 goals and 6 assists. His speed, power on the run, and ability to break down the left wing have been crucial for Aston Villa to secure European qualification and compete at a high level in the Premier League.
The change of scenery has suited Rashford well, who seems to have left behind the doubts and criticism that followed him during his last season at Old Trafford. At Villa Park, he has once again felt important, showing his best version both as a winger and as a second striker.
With a contract still in force with Manchester United, his future now points once again to Aston Villa. Even though his clear priority was Barça, he now sees this option as very, very distant...