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Aston Villa is reaching an agreement to ensure Manchester United Marcus Rashford on loan before the transfer deadline on Monday.
According BBC SportDiscussions between clubs have progressed significantly, although some details must still be ironed before confirming the agreement.
It is believed that the opportunity to play under the manager of Villa Unai Emery is a key factor in attracting the 27 -year -old striker.
Rashford has not appeared for United since he was abandoned by Chief coach Ruben Amorim for Manchester Derby on December 12.
Recent Amorim comments highlighted their dissatisfaction with Rashford’s commitment.
The Portuguese coach even suggested last week that he would prefer to give a place in the bank to his 63 -year -old goalkeeper instead of England international, citing a lack of perceived effort.
Despite these criticism, Amorim recognized Rashford’s talent during a press conference on Wednesday, stating: “Imagine a talent like Rashford, our team should be much better with him, but he has to change. If he changes, we are more than Welcome (include it), and we need it.
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Rashford, who has been with Manchester United since he was seven years old, accumulated more than 400 appearances for the club.
Its achievements include winning the Europa League, two FA glasses and two EFL glasses. Under the love mandate, initially had an impact, scoring on a 1-1 draw against Ipswich on November 24 and scoring twice in a 4-0 victory over Everton the following week.
However, Rashford was omitted from the United 2-1 victory team against Manchester City on December 15. He later expressed his desire for a “new challenge.”
In this transfer window, Villa has already added the Spanish support Andrés García de Levante and the Dutch striker Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund to his team.
On the outgoing side, Colombian striker Jhon Duran has joined the Saudi Pro League al-Nassr team in an agreement that could increase to £ 71 million.
Villa has also rejected an Arsenal offer for England striker Ollie Watkins.
