Aston Villa close in on Marcus Rashford loan move

Rashford has not played for United since a 2-1 Europa League victory at Viktoria Plzen on December 12.

Marcus Rashford has found himself frozen out at Old Trafford (Martin Rickett/PA)

Aston Villa are close to agreeing a loan deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, the PA news agency understands.

The 27-year-old has been frozen out at Old Trafford under new boss Ruben Amorim and is looking for a new club during the transfer window.