The England striker is one of United's highest earners but has been absent during a crucial period and is now set to leave on loan. Why?

Marcus Rashford is reportedly keen on a move to Aston Villa and is closing in on a deal to leave Manchester United on loan, while Unai Emery could also be on the brink of a second quality addition to his squad.

According to reports, Aston Villa are ‘close to agreeing’ a deal with Manchester United to sign wantaway forward Marcus Rashford.

Aston Villa are close to agreeing a deal to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United. The proposed move has not yet been finalised as some details still need to be ironed out between all parties.

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Aston Villa have taken steps to secure a second extraordinary signing as they close in on a deal for Marcus Rashford. Rashford has found himself out of favour at Manchester United under Ruben Amorim and was heavily linked with the likes of AC Milan, Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund.

Aston Villa are close to agreeing on a loan deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, sources told ESPN.

TBR Football's Graeme Bailey exclusively confirms that Manchester United's Marcus Rashford has told Aston Villa he'd like to join them.

Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford before Monday’s transfer deadline, amid reports that a deal could be close.

And Rashford's departure to Birmingham could now see the Reds turn towards Tel, who has been linked with a move to Old Trafford this week. The 19-year-old has failed to score this season, although he has struggled for game time under Vincent Kompany, having made just 14 appearances across all competitions.

Various reports say that Aston Villa have made a move to sign Marcus Rashford on loan. According to our partners in the UK at Sky Sports, Villa have reached out about a possible loan deal for Rashford.