Aston Villa holds a £40 million option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United, as the forward continues to rebuild his career during his loan spell. Rashford, who struggled at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim, has found a fresh start at Villa Park, contributing assists and playing a pivotal role in the club’s push for a top-four Premier League finish and their runs in the Champions League and FA Cup.
Despite not scoring yet for Villa, Rashford’s performances have earned him a recall to the England squad under new head coach Thomas Tuchel. He started both of England’s recent World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, signaling a return to form.
England legend Paul Gascoigne praised Rashford’s revival, stating, “He’s playing well there,” and noted rumors of a potential move to Real Madrid. Gascoigne added, “His attitude is just wanting to play football, and he seems like he’s playing with a smile on his face. Aston Villa is a magnificent club, and maybe he’s just got to be happy playing.” Rashford’s focus remains on helping Villa achieve their goals this season, with a permanent move a possibility in the summer.