Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan at the end of the January transfer window with the Birmingham club having an option to buy in the summer

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford still dreams of a summer move to La Liga giants Barcelona as he aims to regain form on loan at Unai Emery's Aston Villa.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed Marcus Rashford to turn his career around at Aston Villa, admitting he was "really impressed" by the forward when he faced him for the first time.

Arne Slot said it would be a “complete surprise” if Marcus Rashford did not make a success of his Aston Villa loan spell. Rashford was shipped out on loan to Aston Villa during the January transfer window after being frozen out by Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim due to a string of below-par performances in training.

TBR Football have now received information on why Arsenal did not try to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United. The England international made his debut for Aston Villa in Sunday’s 2-1 FA Cup win over Tottenham, impressing with his directness after replacing Donyell Malen in the 66th minute.

Raphael Varane admits he was surprised by Marcus Rashford’s decision to leave Manchester United and join Aston Villa in the January transfer window. Rashford had attracted interest from several clubs last month including AC Milan,

The on-loan Manchester United star has made an instant impact at Aston Villa and undoubtedly will hope to get one over on his old rivals Liverpool on Wednesday night.