Marcus Rashford’s resurgence at Aston Villa: A loan spell that could change everything

England forward Marcus Rashford continued his recent revival on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, netting his first league goal for the club in the huge 3-0 win over Brighton in midweek.

However, it's United who could be the biggest beneficiaries of the club reject's continued fine form, even with a return to the Red Devils highly unlikely. The player's huge salary could put a dent in any potential earnings for his parent club. 

Pundits feel that should the strong run continue, and Villa opt against signing him, United could fetch even more for Rashford.

The player's wages are still seen as a major stumbling block, though.

In the January transfer window, Rashford secured a loan spell at Aston Villa, who are paying a minimum of 75% of his £315 000-a-week wages until June 30 and have an option to buy him in a permanent deal for £40m.

Other clubs could get Rashford for the same £40m price but potential suitors are unlikely to match his current salary. In that scenario, United would pay him to make up for the drop in wages, which insiders believe would be about £20m – halving the figure they would receive as a transfer fee.

Club boss Ruben Amorim made it clear that there was no place in his squad for the fleet-footed forward after a prolonged decline in form at his childhood club.

Amorim was critical of the player's apparent lack of application in training.

He has taken little time to settle under Unai Emery, scoring three goals and registering four assists since joining the club.

He has given Villa an extra attacking edge, earning a return to the England squad in the recent international break in the process.

Rashford netted twice in Villa’s FA Cup victory over Preston North End, and he carried that momentum into the Premier League with Wednesday’s opening goal against the Seagulls.

While Emery is happy with the versatile forward's uptick in form, he was non-committal on whether Villa would be willing to complete a permanent deal come the end of the season.