Ian Wright endorses Marcus Rashford's potential transfer to an unexpected Premier League team
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Ian Wright sees no way back for Marcus Rashford at Manchester United, with the England international's future up in the air as his Aston Villa loan deal winds down.
Rashford's time at Villa Park may be nearing a close, but his ultimate destination remains far from certain. The 27-year-old has made an encouraging impact during his spell at the Midlands club, spearheaded by the arrival of Unai Emery, who took over from the criticism-heavy Ruben Amorim.
Amorim, upon his arrival from Sporting Lisbon, frequently overlooked Rashford, raising concerns about his work ethic in training and eventually sanctioning his departure for Villa in January.
Should Villa choose to exercise their £40m permanent transfer option, they would seal a bargain given the immediate upturn in Rashford's form under Emery. However, some potential snags loom, primarily his hefty wages and potential interest from other clubs.
With Champions League football a priority for Rashford, Aston Villa's chances of negotiating a summer deal could hinge on their Premier League performance. Currently sitting in seventh, Villa harbor hopes of securing a top-five finish, but faces stiff competition from parties like Tottenham and West Ham.
In an intriguing development, Wright has suggested a surprising switch to Newcastle United for Rashford, believing such a move could be both beneficial for Rashford and the Magpies. 'Anything like that can be dangerous,' Wright stated on his Ringer FC podcast, referring to a Rashford-to-Newcastle transfer. 'Rashford at Newcastle? Yeah. That'd be really good. I really like that for Rashford.'
However, Wright sees no prospect of Rashford returning to United, the club where he started as a seven-year-old. 'Nope. No chance,' he said. Aston Villa's aim for Champions League football and the question of Rashford's reliability have raised eyebrows, with former Liverpool and Rangers legend Graeme Souness urging caution.
Writing in his column for the Daily Mail, Souness expressed concerns about Rashford's inconsistency and track record at United, stating, 'Can you trust him? Do his performances truly justify a big-money transfer and a hefty contract?'
Aston Villa and Rashford's immediate focus remains on the FA Cup, with a semifinal clash against Crystal Palace scheduled this Saturday. While decisions regarding Rashford's future will likely await the conclusion of the season, the multi-faceted saga makes for fascinating discussion in the realm of football.
- Marcus Rashford could agree to a permanent transfer to Aston Villa if they decide to exercise their £40m option, given the improvements in his form since joining on loan.
- Unai Emery, Villa's manager, has been a key factor in Rashford's resurgence, contrasting with Ruben Amorim, who criticized his work ethic and sanctioned his loan departure.
- Rashford's potential move to Aston Villa could be impacted by factors such as his high wages and interest from other clubs, as well as Aston Villa's performance in the Premier League/
- In a surprising suggestion, Ian Wright proposed a transfer for Rashford to Newcastle United, viewing it as beneficial for both parties, while ruling out any possibility of Rashford returning to Manchester United.
