Aston Villa are keen to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent transfer but could be beaten to the Manchester United forward by a fellow Champions League club. Following a dismal spell at his parent club United, Rashford has shown glimpses of his immense potential during an encouraging loan spell at Villa Park.

The forward is heading in the right direction after his first Villa goals booked a semi-final with Crystal Palace at Wembley

Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford, center right, celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with teammate Marco Asensio during the English FA Cup quarter final soccer match at Deepdale, Preston, England, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)