Rashford, who is 27 years old, is still expected to leave Manchester United permanently in the summer. The club is looking for creative solutions to transfer him out, as they have struggled to find a reliable goal-scorer this season. Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund have not been able to fill the void left by Rashford's potential departure.

Aston Villa, managed by Ruben Amorim, is considering using Rashford in a trade to bring Watkins to Manchester United. Watkins has impressed this season, scoring 16 goals and providing 13 assists in 48 games. His performance has caught the attention of Manchester United, who are eager to strengthen their squad.

Interestingly, Aston Villa's manager, Unai Emery, chose to play Rashford over Watkins in the Champions League quarter-final against PSG. This move suggests that Rashford's skills are valuable to the team, which could make him a desirable asset in a potential trade.