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Marcus Rashford has hit impressive form since leaving Manchester United in January.
After discussions with Ruben Amorim, the winger moved to Aston Villa on loan, in search of game time.
And in the Premier League, Rashford has featured extensively for Unai Emery’s team, registering four goal contributions.
The Englishman also played a part in Villa’s impressive Champions League run, assisting against PSG in the quarter-final as the Villans narrowly missed out on a semi-final meeting with Arsenal.
Rashford’s Manchester United exit had been coming, with Amorim choosing to leave him out of the Premier League squad from mid-December until his exit at the end of January.
The United boss cited Rashford’s lack of commitment in training for his absence.
“What I say is I couldn’t put Marcus to see the way you’re supposed to play football and to train the way I see it,” Amorim explained following the wingers’ exit.
Villa reportedly have a £40m buy option inserted in the loan deal for Rashford, but the latest reports have suggested they could explore another way to sign the 27-year-old permanently.
According to FootballTransfers, Manchester United have held conversations with Villa over a possible swap deal involving Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins this summer.
Ruben Amorim’s wish to bring in a centre-forward this summer is no secret, and Watkins is the latest name added to a list including Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen.
Arsenal failed with a late move for Watkins in January, but reports suggest the Gunners have moved on in their search.
Watkins enjoyed a hugely productive season for Villa last season, and this season has been no different.
The 29-year-old has scored 15 Premier League goals so far, including a goal and an assist last night against Newcastle United.
The experienced forward could add guaranteed goals to Amorim’s front-line, should a swap deal materialise in the summer.
EXCLUSIVE
Manchester United have held talks with Aston Villa over a transfer for Ollie Watkins in a deal that could also involve Marcus Rashford.
— Football Transfers (@Transfersdotcom) April 17, 2025
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