Aston Villa is close to agreeing on an agreement to sign Manchester United Marcus Rashford on loan.
The 27 -year -old had been fixing his hopes in a transfer to Barcelona in case he left Old Trafford, but with that perspective decreasing, the premiere rivals League Villa have intensified the persecution for his firm.
It is expected that Rashford will join the Unai Emery team before the deadline on Monday, with all parties in conversations for more details.
The agreement is likely to include a purchase and villa option will cover a significant part of the £ 360,000 salary per week of the striker.
Rashford has not appeared for United since he was released by the chief coach Ruben Amorim For the Manchester derby on December 12 and has faced repeated criticism about his lifestyle elections and his attitude towards training.
Amorim said Wednesday that he felt that his team would be better with Rashford, but the player had not complied with the standards he demands from his team.