Marcus Rashford’s position remains unchanged despite scoring for Aston Villa against Manchester City.

Marcus Rashford joined Aston Villa from Manchester United during the winter window and has been in top form under Unai Emery.

 

He started against Manchester City on Tuesday and came close to earning Villa a draw with a confidently taken penalty. Despite attempts from City fans to distract him, Rashford coolly placed the ball beyond Stefan Ortega.

 

His impressive run has sparked talk among fans about a possible return to Ruben Amorim’s squad. However, Manchester United insiders insist that Amorim remains uninterested in bringing Rashford back.

 

According to TBR Football’s Graeme Bailey, both Rashford and the club are adopting a wait-and-see approach. The topic is expected to resurface soon, as all parties are aware it’ll need revisiting.

 

Rashford is reportedly keeping his future options open, with his representatives already eyeing interest from major clubs. Villa would be willing to sign him permanently, but his high wages present a major obstacle.

 

In January, Amorim made it clear he didn’t want Rashford back—and that position hasn’t changed, according to United sources.

 

Behind the scenes at Villa, Rashford has been a positive influence. While things weren’t going well at Old Trafford before his move, he seems to have regained momentum in his career.

 

John McGinn shared his thoughts on Rashford’s presence at Villa, praising his attitude and performance.

 

“It’s great to see him happy every day,” McGinn said. “People judge him based on negative press, but in reality, he’s been top-class on and off the pitch—humble, hardworking, and thriving in a Villa shirt.”