Villa have a £40m option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United, but that deal now looks unlikely…
Aston Villa’s failure to qualify for the 2025/26 Champions League may force the club into selling key players due to financial pressure.
Last year, their wages-to-revenue ratio stood at a worrying 96%, and only Douglas Luiz’s late £42m sale to Juventus helped them stay within financial regulations.
Champions League revenue was seen as vital to Villa’s short-term financial health, being four times more lucrative than Europa League income. With that avenue now closed, player sales seem likely before the 30 June accounting deadline.
Emiliano Martinez’s emotional reaction after Villa’s final home match hinted at a possible departure, while Leon Bailey is also expected to leave. Academy graduate Jacob Ramsey, however, could generate the most profit due to his homegrown status.
Villa have a £40m option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United, but that deal now looks unlikely. Barcelona remain interested, and the lack of Champions League football may sway Rashford toward a move to Spain.
Talks for Marco Asensio, on loan from PSG, have reportedly begun, but securing his signature may also be complicated by Villa’s European status.