Marcus Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan with £40m buy option

Marcus Rashford has joined Aston Villa on a loan deal for the rest of the season after struggling to find form at Manchester United, where he had not played since mid-December. Former players like Theo Walcott and Chris Sutton have commented on the move, highlighting it as a significant opportunity for Rashford to reignite his career under Villa's manager Unai Emery, who is known for improving players. While Walcott views the transfer as a 'great signing' for Villa, he emphasizes that Rashford must prove himself, stating, 'this is now or never for Marcus Rashford.' Sutton echoed this sentiment, calling the move a 'risk' for Villa and suggesting that Rashford is 'on trial' to regain his top form. Rashford himself expressed excitement about joining a team with ambitions and a playing style he admires. The loan agreement includes an option for Villa to make the transfer permanent for approximately £40 million.