Manchester United’s star forward Marcus Rashford is reportedly poised to join Aston Villa on loan, with an option for a permanent transfer. The deal, said to be confirmed by sources, will see Villa cover more than 70% of Rashford’s salary, alongside a £40 million buy-out clause.
Rashford is anticipated to undergo a medical examination today as he prepares to finalize the transfer to Villa Park.
In other transfer news, West Ham United is advancing in discussions to secure Brighton striker Evan Ferguson on a loan deal set to last until June. Negotiations are ongoing, with final details still pending agreement with Ferguson’s representatives.
Additionally, Manchester United and Arsenal are in talks regarding the future of Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel. With just 36 hours left in the transfer window, there’s a significant possibility of Tel departing the German club, as United pushes for a loan deal while Arsenal makes renewed contact.
In Serie A, Chelsea’s Cesare Casadei has moved permanently to Torino for €15 million, while Nicolò Zaniolo has joined Fiorentina following the termination of his loan at Atalanta.
Flamengo has made an approach to Arsenal to acquire Jorginho immediately, though the Gunners have turned down the request. Flamengo is now working toward securing the midfielder on a free transfer for the upcoming season.
Furthermore, Eintracht Frankfurt has exercised a €16 million buy option for Belgian defender Arthur Theate, who has been impressive this season and is attracting attention from various clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
As the transfer deadline looms, clubs across Europe are in a race against time to conclude their deals.