Marcus Rashford transfer latest, shock Aston Villa 'interest', Barcelona stance and Man United call

Aston Villa have emerged as the latest club linked with a move for Marcus Rashford ahead of Monday's transfer deadline day.

Unai Emery's side are set to lose forward Jhon Duran to Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr while Ollie Watkins has been the subject of interest from Arsenal. Now the Villains have been credited with an interest in Rashford.

The England international has not played in United's past 12 matches and he has been omitted from all but one of their matchday squads during that run. He has managed a meagre 15 club goals since he signed a five-year contract with United in July 2023.

United boss Ruben Amorim has repeatedly said that until he sees an improvement from Rashford in training that the 27-year-old will continue to be overlooked, although he softened his stance on the eve of United's Europa League win against FCSB, admitting United "are a better team with Marcus Rashford." Spanish giants Barcelona are long-time admirers of Rashford and are also open to signing the frontman. Here's the latest on the forward's future.

Barcelona are hesitant about forcing through a loan move for Marcus Rashford this month but would be interested in signing the Manchester United forward permanently in the summer.

Sources say Deco, the Barcelona sporting director, is not overly eager to conclude a deal for Rashford before Monday's transfer deadline.

Barcelona have the budget to facilitate a loan move for Rashford but would also have to sell two players within the next three days. United have held discussions with a Spanish agency regarding a potential transfer.