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.

MANCHESTER UNITED wantaway star Marcus Rashford is close to finalising a loan move to Aston Villa. United boss Ruben Amorim has frozen Rashford out of his squad and suggested he is so unhappy with

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.