However, Romano now adds that Villa are going to pay more than 70 per cent of Rashford's reported £325,000 per-week wage. A £40million option to make the transfer permanent in the summer is going to be included, as Rashford, 27, prepares to leave United for the first time in his professional career.

Manchester United are already preparing for life without Marcus Rashford, with Ruben Amorim’s side having lodged an offer for a replacement forward.