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MARCUS RASHFORD was last night set to sign a loan deal with Aston Villa.

That was despite the Manchester United striker having privately vowed never to play for another Premier League club.

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United applauding.
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Marcus Rashford is set to join Aston Villa on loanCredit: Getty
Ruben Amorim, Manchester United's head coach, speaking to Marcus Rashford.
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Villa will have the option to buy the England striker, who is out of favour with boss Ruben Amorim, for around £40millionCredit: Getty
UEFA Champions League match at Villa Park.
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Rashford will be playing his football at Villa Park for the rest of the seasonCredit: Getty

Rashford, 27,  is due for a medical today after agreeing terms which will see him continue to earn £325,000-a-week as United will cover 25 per cent of his wages.  

Villa also have the option to buy the England striker at the end of the season for around £40million.

A United insider told SunSport it had been made clear to Rashford he would not play for United again while Ruben Amorim was the boss.

A source said: “Marcus always said he would never play for another club in England because he is a United fan.

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“He started to think he needed to move earlier this season and wanted to go to a big European club.

“The reality is he’s not had the interest he expected. Villa first showed a tentative interest in him last November.

“Amorim has made it very clear he has no future at Old Trafford.

“Villa have managed to offer him two things — keeping his wage the same and Champions League football.”

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Graphic showing terms of Rashford's Aston Villa loan: Rashford to keep £325,000-a-week wages, Man Utd to cover 25% of salary, Aston Villa get £40m buy option.
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Villa boss Unai Emery has promised new signings after selling striker Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr for a reported £70million.

Emery said: “There are two days left in the  window. We’ll get some players to help us because we’re in the Champions League last 16.”

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New England boss Thomas Tuchel has also given Rashford — who has 60 caps — hope that he can regain his England place if plays regularly.

Rash was left out of  the Euro 2024 squad by ex-boss Gareth Southgate.

Our source said: “Tuchel told Marcus and his representatives he saw Marcus as an essential part of the England squad going forward.”

Marcus Rashford and Harry Kane celebrating a goal for England.
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Rashford's England hopes could be rekindled by the Aston Villa move with Thomas Tuchel a big fanCredit: Getty
Jhon Duran, Al Nassr's new signing, wearing a yellow jersey with number 9.
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Jhon Duran's move to Saudi Arabia freed up funds for Aston Villa to push through the Rashford dealCredit: Reuters
Marcus Rashford's Manchester United 2024-25 season statistics.
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Illustration of Rashford's record under different Manchester United managers, showing games played, goals scored, minutes per goal, and win rate.
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