Marcus Rashford reacts to Marco Asensio’s Aston Villa message after ‘permanent transfer’ plea
Marcus Rashford was among the Aston Villa players to react to Marco Asensio’s message to the fans following their dominant Champions League victory.
Aston Villa booked their place into the quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Club Brugge in the second leg, securing a 6-1 aggregate victory.
Asensio had another brilliant performance, netting his third brace for the club since joining in January, while Ian Maatsen also got on the scoresheet.
His first goal came after a perfectly weighted pass from Leon Bailey inside the box, with the Spaniard striking a half-volley into the net with pinpoint precision.
Rashford turned provider for his second, squaring the ball for Asensio for a simple finish as the two loanees continued their impressive link-up play.
The duo have added a new dimension to Villa’s attack, stepping up in the absence of Jhon Duran, who departed in the winter transfer window.
Aston Villa fans have urged the club to sign both Asensio and Rashford on permanent deals, with their immediate impact proving invaluable as the side pushes forward in Europe.
Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford have deals ‘already paid for’ after Champions League triumph
Asensio took to Instagram after Villa’s emphatic Champions League win, posting a caption that read: “Let’s keep dreaming.”
His message received plenty of attention, with teammates Rashford and Bailey—who both assisted his goals—responding with fire emojis in the comments.
Aston Villa’s progression has covered the costs of both Asensio and Rashford’s loan deals through prize money earned from the competition.
Mick Brown, former scout for both Villa and Manchester United, exclusively told Football Insider that Aston Villa are actively working on making Rashford’s move permanent. Meanwhile, Asensio’s standout performances suggest discussions over his future could soon follow.
| Aston Villa’s last three results | Win/Loss/Draw | Competition |
| Aston Villa 3-0 Club Brugge | Win | Champions League |
| Brentford 0-1 Aston Villa | Win | Premier League |
| Club Brugge 1-3 Aston Villa | Win | Champions League |
Unai Emery continues to deliver in Champions League despite Premier League struggles
Aston Villa fans have been frustrated at Emery over inconsistent Premier League form, which has left Villa sitting eighth in the table.
Though, the team’s dominant performances in the Champions League have earned them a place in the final eight, silencing some of the criticism surrounding their domestic campaign.
The side will not have a fixture until they return from international break, but will await PSG in the quarter-finals, who have already knocked out English opposition in Liverpool.