- Marcus Rashford's stint at Aston Villa will conclude next month, after which he will go back to his parent team, Manchester United.
- The winger has been with Villa since January following his exclusion from Ruben Amorim's team in December.
- Reports from England suggest that the 27-year-old player would rather sign with a team competing in the Champions League and has no desire to play in London.
Since departing from Manchester United in January, Marcus Rashford has been playing for Aston Villa. The English forward will determine his future plans following the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
What is going to happen with Marcus Rashford?
At the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Marcus Rashford faces a significant choice. Once his loan agreement with Aston Villa expires, he will head back to Manchester United.
The 27-year-old lost favor with newly appointed Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim and probably won’t be returning to his childhood team.
Man United manager Ruben Amorim mentioned according to BBC Sport that he was unable to convince Marcus about how football should be played and how training should be conducted from his perspective.
As reported by the Daily Mail, Rashford plans to meet with Manchester United in mid-June to discuss his future, during which he will have input on what comes next for him.
The report also states that the English player does not wish to join a team based in London and has his sights set on playing for a side competing in the Champions League. As such, teams including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur can be ruled out.
He experienced the thrill of the Champions League with Aston Villa, who advanced to the quarter-finals and played against Paris Saint-Germain.
Villa has yet to secure their spot in next season's Champions League, particularly following their loss to Manchester City on Tuesday.
What teams might Rashford sign with?
Mason Rashford’s deal with Manchester United lasts until 2028, making it challenging to identify where he might go next. As one of the most highly compensated athletes in the Premier League, only a handful of teams would be capable of matching his earnings.
Rashford's camp have also reportedly ruled out swap deals with the likes of Ollie Watkins and Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace.
Given that many of the leading six teams apparently aren’t considering signing the winger, an overseas transfer seems probable. There was interest from Barcelona back in January, though negotiations did not come to fruition.
It’s improbable for Real Madrid since they already possess Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe as options for the left-wing role.
Therefore, a club like Atletico Madrid would be a likely destination. They have played Champions League football for the last 11 seasons in a row.
In recent years, English footballers have been transferring to Italian clubs, making teams like Juventus, Napoli, Inter Milan, and AC Milan probable landing spots for them.
Will Man United swap Rashford with Watkins?
As reported elsewhere, Manchester United might consider swapping Marcus Rashford for Ollie Watkins, who is also a target for Arsenal.
The team with 13 Premier League titles is allegedly prepared to propose Rashford along with some funds as part of the deal for Watkins.
The England striker has been starting on the bench, and it appears Unai Emery needs an upgrade.