Marcus Rashford: Aston Villa complete loan deal for Manchester United forward

Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.

The 27-year-old has joined on a deal until the end of the season.

Villa are also close to signing Spain midfielder Marco Asensio on loan from Paris St-Germain.

On Saturday, Villa boss Unai Emery said the club “need new players” following their 2-0 defeat at relegation-threatened Wolves.

They have already signed Spanish full-back Andres Garcia from Levante and Netherlands forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund in January. They sold Colombia striker Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr in a £71m deal and centre-back Diego Carlos to Fenerbahce for around £8.45m.

However, England striker Ollie Watkins went off injured on Saturday and the Villains have been forced to play central midfielder Boubacar Kamara in the centre of defence following injuries to Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings.