Aston Villa nears loan deal for Marcus Rashford from Manchester United

In England, the transfer market is heating up as clubs scramble to finalize deals before the deadline. Aston Villa is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a loan agreement for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The player, who has found himself sidelined at Old Trafford under manager Ruben Amorim, is eager for a change to rejuvenate his career after being frozen out of the team. Since Amorim took over in November, Rashford has not taken the field, with his last appearance being a victory in the Europa League against Viktoria Plzen in December. Villa's interest in Rashford comes after the team experienced departures of key players and is looking to bolster their attack. Villa's manager, Unai Emery, has personally identified Rashford as a target. The club is also considering other attacking options, but only if financially feasible following their incoming funds from Jhon Duran's transfer to Al Nassr. Amorim has publicly stated that if Rashford intends to remain at Manchester United, he must adapt his mentality and approach to training and performance. As the transfer window approaches its closure, United is also in pursuit of reinforcement options to alleviate their own struggles this season, having lost five of their last six league matches. The situation continues to evolve, with Rashford looking for a fresh start at Aston Villa that could provide him with the platform needed to rediscover his form.