Rather than relying on Aston Villa activating Marcus Rashford’s £40 million buy option come the end of his loan spell, Manchester United are said to be eyeing a way around the negotiated deal. Instead,

Manchester United are lining up a proposed player-plus-cash transfer deal involving Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins in the summer. Rashford revealed he was keen for a ‘new challenge’ ahead of the January transfer window and subsequently completed a loan switch to Aston Villa, where he has been playing with a smile on his face once again.