Aston Villa Q&A: Can Man Utd demand more money for Rashford?
Over the course of Wednesday, we're putting your questions to BBC Radio WM's Mike Taylor.
In this second part, he is looking at the future of Aston Villa's January loanees, who have made a big impact at Villa Park.
Steve asked: Some rumours that Manchester United are going to raise the price for Marcus Rashford. My understanding was that a fixed option to buy of £40 million had been agreed as part of the loan deal. Is that not right?
Mike said: That was my understanding too, Steve, although the exact terms of the option have not been publicly revealed. Whether there is any negotiating room there will become clear.
But let's imagine for a moment that there is, and United increase their demand to a level beyond what Villa, or anyone else, think reasonable. That would leave them with a player who – we are told – has no desire to be there, and will cost them wages reported to be at least £15m a year when – we are told – United need to make urgent savings.
That is before we think about whether the form of his first few weeks at Villa will continue to the end of the season.
On the evidence of what we have seen so far, a full transfer could be a great move for all parties. But it will be a big commitment for Villa, so I doubt they will rush to judgement.
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