The Star Striker Aston Villa Can’t Afford To Lose

It’s funny how quickly narratives change in football. Just a few months ago, Marcus Rashford was being written off by pundits and fans alike, lost in the fog of a faltering Manchester United side. Fast forward, and he’s rediscovered the player he used to be—and maybe even more—right here at Aston Villa. Naturally, now that the form has returned, so too have the scavangers.

Former players and talking heads are queuing up to tout Rashford out to just about every club under the sun except the one he’s currently at.