Rashford should probably buy Jhon Duran a beer, possibly his last one for a while with the Colombian signing for Saudi side Al Nassr for £64m to open up a spot in the squad for the Manchester United star, who looks set for his Villa debut against Tottenham in the FA Cup next weekend thanks to a timely injury to Ollie Watkins.

Aston Villa appear to be leading the way when it comes to Marcus Rashford's next move, and Villa boss Unai Emery was asked about the Manchester United man on Saturday

Aston Villa are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford before Monday's transfer deadline. Sources have told BBC Sport talks are at an advanced stage, but there is work to be done to finalise the move. The prospect of working with Villa boss Unai Emery is understood to be an attractive one for the 27-year-old.

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.

Marcus Rashford has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Aston Villa, with the Midlands club and Manchester United closing in a loan agreement, and Champions League football beckoning for the forward.

Unai Emery is delighted Ollie Watkins realises that Aston Villa is the best place for him to play his football at this moment in his career after the striker told the Spaniard he was happy to stay at the club amid interest from Arsenal.

Manchester United and Aston Villa have shaken hands on an agreement that will see Marcus Rashford make a loan move to Villa Park for the remainder of the season. The Manchester Evening News report that Villa are prepared to shell out a loan fee while taking on the lion's share of Rashford's hefty £325,000 weekly wage packet.