Shocking deal between Manchester and Aston Villa

English: Manchester United are considering a surprise swap deal with Aston Villa during the next summer transfer window, which would see Marcus Rashford move to the Villans permanently in exchange for the brilliant striker Ollie Watkins, who is one of Arsenal's top targets this summer. Rashford, 27, moved to Aston Villa on loan during the last winter transfer window, with an option to buy for £40 million. According to the British newspaper, the Daily Star, Manchester United is considering submitting an official offer that includes a permanent transfer for Rashford and a cash sum to acquire the services of Watkins, who is at the forefront of the interest of several major clubs. Although Watkins' contract with Aston Villa runs until the summer of 2028, the player's future has been in doubt, especially after his angry statements regarding his exclusion from the starting lineup for the two matches against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals. "We worked hard to get into the Champions League, but I only played 20 minutes in both games against PSG," Watkins told Sky Sports after the big win over Newcastle. "I'm not going to lie, I was really upset and I told Emery that. I respect his decision, but it's tough for me." He added, "I'm not someone who sits on the bench, especially in a competition like the Champions League, where everyone wants to be involved."