Crystal Palace Eye Marcus Rashford Amid Uncertain Villa Future

Crystal Palace are monitoring Marcus Rashford, who has scored five goals and assisted three times in 22 games on loan at Aston Villa. With Villa holding a £40m purchase option, Palace face stiff competition. Rashford improved form earned him an England recall, and his Manchester United future remains uncertain under Ruben Amorim rebuild plans.

With the summer transfer window approaching, Crystal Palace are eyeing a bold move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at Aston Villa. The Eagles are monitoring his performances closely, with Villa holding a £40 million option to sign him permanently at the end of the season. Rashford has shown signs of revival, scoring five goals and providing three assists in 22 appearances, which earned him a recall to the England squad under Thomas Tuchel for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

However, Palace face two major hurdles: Villa’s purchase option and potential competition from other clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain. A return to Old Trafford is also a possibility if Rashford reconciles with United boss Ruben Amorim, who is preparing for a squad overhaul amid the club’s poor Premier League campaign. Palace, under manager Oliver Glasner, currently sit 12th in the league and are FA Cup semi-finalists.

The club hopes its strong core, featuring Adam Wharton, Eberechi Eze, and Ben Chilwell can help attract high-profile signings like Rashford. United are also looking to trim their wage bill, with Rashford, Antony, Sancho, Eriksen, and others potentially on the exit list. The summer promises to be decisive for Rashford’s future.