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'The only Way' - Marcus Rashford Future Update Emerges as Aston Villa Miss Out on UCL

  • Marcus Rashford, a 27-year-old England international with 62 caps, has ended his loan spell at Aston Villa and returned to Manchester United after the 2024/2025 season.
  • Rashford fell out of favour under United manager Ruben Amorim and wants to join a club competing in the Champions League next season, significantly limiting his transfer options.
  • Aston Villa finished outside Champions League qualification after losing to Manchester United 2-0 on the final day, which ended their hopes to sign Rashford permanently despite a £40 million option.
  • Barcelona, whose sporting director Deco confirmed interest alongside coach Hansi Flick, are the clear favourites for Rashford's transfer, though Manchester United seek a £40 million fee and to reduce his £350,000 weekly wages.
  • Manchester United are looking to offload Rashford this summer in order to reduce their wage bill and generate funds for a major squad restructuring, but his desire to join a Champions League-qualified team—and hesitance about moves to Aston Villa or Saudi Arabia—may complicate or delay any potential transfer.
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birminghamworld.uk broke the news in on Monday, May 26, 2025.
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