February 1st 2025.
It seems that Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United is uncertain as he is set to join Aston Villa on loan. The news came after Villa's bid to sign the 27-year-old was kept under wraps by their manager, Unai Emery, who remained coy about the situation after his team's 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Saturday night.
Rashford has been a topic of interest during the January transfer window, but no concrete offers had been made, leading many to believe that he would stay at Old Trafford for the rest of the season. However, it appears that Villa has come to an agreement with United to take on a significant portion of Rashford's £325,000-a-week salary, making the deal possible.
The club, who recently sold Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr for a whopping €77 million, is also looking to secure the option to sign Rashford permanently in the summer. Emery addressed the situation, stating that they are currently working on bringing in new players and that the next few days will be crucial in finalizing the deals.
"We have to replace Diego Carlos, Emi Buendia, and Jhon Duran, and it's not an easy task. We want to make sure that we bring in players who will truly benefit our team and fit our style of play," Emery explained.
Rashford has been absent from United's last 12 matches and faced criticism for his training approach from Ruben Amorim last weekend. When asked about the reason for Rashford's absence, Amorim stated that it was due to his performance in training and his overall attitude towards the game. Amorim made it clear that he expects his players to give their all in every training session and that those who do not meet this standard will not be given playing time.
He went on to say that while he may have missed Rashford's pace during the game against Fulham, he would always prioritize players who give their maximum effort every day. It seems that Amorim will not compromise on this principle, even if it means putting the team's goalkeeper coach on the field instead of a player who is not fully committed. This unwavering stance is what sets Amorim apart, and he is determined to stick to it.
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