Aston Villa Secure Marcus Rashford Loan with Option to Buy

Aston Villa have officially signed Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season, with an option to buy for £40 million.

The 27-year-old England forward, who had been linked with several clubs, said on Instagram that Villa was an “easy decision” due to their style of play and Unai Emery’s ambitions.

“I just want to play football and am excited to get started. I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season,” Rashford wrote.

Rashford’s move follows his limited playing time this season, including being dropped for the Manchester derby in December, after which he hinted at being “ready for a new challenge.”

Villa are also in advanced talks to sign Marco Asensio on loan from Paris Saint-Germain as Emery looks to bolster his squad.

The club has been active in the January transfer window, adding Andres Garcia from Levante and Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund. However, they have also seen Jhon Duran move to Al-Nassr for £71 million and Diego Carlos join Fenerbahce for £8.45 million.

With injuries piling up—Ollie Watkins limped off on Saturday, and Boubacar Kamara has been filling in at centre-back due to Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings’ absences—Villa have been forced into the market to strengthen their squad for a critical second half of the season.

Additionally, 19-year-old defender Kosta Nedeljkovic has joined RB Leipzig on loan for the remainder of the campaign.