Man United Consider Rashford Swap, Eye Eze

Marcus Rashford's prospects of returning to Manchester United under manager Ruben Amorim remain slim, despite his strong loan spell at Aston Villa where he has tallied nine goal involvements in 15-16 matches. Alan Shearer and other pundits assert Amorim does not want Rashford, while Gary Lineker believes continued good form could yet attract interest from other clubs. Manchester United are reportedly open to using Rashford in a swap deal for Ollie Watkins or selling him outright, but Aston Villa are hesitant to meet his high wage demands or United's £40 million valuation. Graeme Souness has raised concerns about the financial implications for Villa if they pursue Rashford. Both United and Villa are considering Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze as an alternative target if Rashford or Watkins are unavailable. The transfer situation is shaped by club financial strategies, Premier League sustainability regulations, and Rashford's homegrown status.