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Manchester United look set to lastly offload Marcus Rashford after a month-long negotiation course of and surprisingly, the Mancunian appears to be headed to Aston Villa.
It appeared like Barcelona was his membership of selection after he revealed his desire for a new adventure however Unai Emery’s persuasion and the Catalan giants’ indecision finally appear to have made the choice for him.
With Antony having already departed on mortgage, Ruben Amorim could possibly be left wanting choices up entrance given the poor type in entrance of purpose of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee.
Which is why the Portuguese has requested INEOS for assist and it appeared just like the membership was focussing on attempting to get a deal for Mathys Tel of Bayern Munich over the road within the closing phases of the January window.
United Bailey
The 19-year-old has already turned down Tottenham Hotspur, preferring the option of moving to Old Trafford the place he might earn fast minutes.
However now, The Athletic have claimed that the younger Frenchman will not be the one choice being eyed with Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey additionally being thought-about.
“Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel and Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey are choices being thought-about by Manchester United forward of Monday’s switch deadline.
Manchester United are weighing up offensive choices to interchange Marcus Rashford, with Leon Bailey amongst these mentioned. Separate to Rashford mortgage.
Mathys Tel + Christopher Nkunku additionally thought-about as short-term replacements.
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— Laurie Whitwell (@lauriewhitwell) February 1, 2025
“Any transfer for Bailey can be separate from Marcus Rashford’s proposed mortgage transfer to Villa for the rest of 2024-25. Whereas Rashford predominantly performs as a left-sided attacking participant, Jamaican worldwide Bailey operates on the precise flank.”
Nkunku additionally an choice
The Jamaican loved a unbelievable season final trip, netting 14 targets and registering as many assists however has not likely received going this time round.
Whereas the Pink Devils haven’t began discussions with Villa, they’re solely a mortgage deal for the 27-year-old ought to Emery enable him to depart.
Journalist Laurie Whitwell additionally claimed that Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku additionally stays a mortgage choice however the Frenchman has different suitors as nicely.
Whether or not a deal for Nkunku means the Blues open up talks for Alejandro Garnacho stays to be seen. Amorim has made it clear he does not want to lose the Argentine.
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