Aston Villa are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford before Monday’s transfer deadline.
Sources have told BBC Sport talks are at an advanced stage, but there is work to be done to finalise the move.
The prospect of working with Villa boss Unai Emery is understood to be an attractive one for the 27-year-old.
Rashford has not featured for United since being dropped by head coach Ruben Amorim for the Manchester derby on 12 December.
Last week Amorim suggested he would rather give a place on the bench to his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach because of a perceived lack of effort by the striker.
On Wednesday the United boss said he felt his side would be better with Rashford in it, but the player had not met the standards he demands of his squad.
“Imagine a talent like Rashford, our team should be so much better with him – but he has to change,” explained Amorim.
“If he changes, we are more than welcome [to include him] – and we need it. But in this moment we have to set some standards. We are waiting for Rashford, if he wants it really bad.”
