Build Eze a statue! Palace win FA Cup & first ever trophy

Marmoush miss costs City as KDB's big day is ruined

Héctor Bellerín: How could I dance at a funeral?

What makes treble-chasing Bompastor so special?

Why Man Utd captain Le Tissier deserves more England chances

Editors' Picks

WATCH: Son's priceless reaction as he's asked if he's better than Salah

How to buy Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey tickets

Scotland World Cup 2026 qualifying: Group, fixtures & results 

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Stream, TV & where to watch

Where to watch Ronaldo's Al-Nassr games: Stream & TV info

How to buy Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey tickets

Where to watch & stream live MLS games

Man Utd live stream and TV channel broadcast info

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Man Utd eager to offload Rashford</li><li>Demand £40m for the forward</li><li>Villa don't have any added advantage</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

Man Utd ready to sell Marcus Rashford for £40m as Aston Villa do not have first option to buy England attacker in summer deal

Europa League

Tottenham

Manchester United

Premier League

Aston Villa

<p>Despite speculation suggesting Villa had priority to buy Rashford after his loan spell, it has been confirmed that Unai Emery's team does not hold a first-refusal clause, as revealed by <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/34972164/marcus-rashford-transfer-aston-villa-clause-man-utd/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a>. Instead, any club that matches United's valuation during the upcoming transfer window will be free to<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-transfer-preference-revealed-aston-villa-loan-man-utd-deemed-very-unlikely/blt7cee6693f987c9f6" target="_blank"> engage in negotiations </a>with the 27-year-old.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Rashford will not feature for Aston Villa in their penultimate Premier League match against Tottenham, as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. The absence effectively ends his loan tenure at the Midlands club. Due to Premier League rules, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-teams-up-robert-lewandowski-agent-bid-secure-dream-barcelona-transfer-man-utd/blt1d45b2b1eb565b12" target="_blank">Rashford will be ineligible for Villa’s final fixture of the campaign</a>, which takes place at Old Trafford against his parent club. As a result, he has already played his last game in claret and blue, finishing with a contribution of four goals and six assists across 18 appearances.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>With his loan deal concluded, Rashford is now expected to report back to United’s Carrington training complex in early July as part of the squad’s pre-season preparations. However, United are open to offers and are understood to be <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-snub-permanent-aston-villa-transfer-attacker-life-after-man-utd-dream-move/blt1a411dc77a7e37b7" target="_blank">evaluating both permanent and temporary solutions</a>. Should a club not be willing to meet the full asking price, another loan move remains on the table, particularly one that allows Rashford to continue competing at a high level.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Rashford has reportedly made it clear that his preference is to join a club competing in the Champions League. This could complicate a potential switch to clubs outside Europe’s elite competition, though it may increase interest from top continental sides and domestic rivals alike. The £40m ($53m) asking price is likely to attract bids from clubs across Europe, especially those seeking proven Premier League experience and attacking depth.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD?

Man Utd ready to sell Marcus Rashford for £40m as Aston Villa do not have first option to buy England attacker in summer deal | Goal.com

Manchester United are ready to sell Marcus Rashford for a reported £40m but Aston Villa do not have the first option to buy the England forward.

Next matches