Manchester United's Marcus Rashford still dreams of a summer move to La Liga giants Barcelona as he aims to regain form on loan at Unai Emery's Aston Villa.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed Marcus Rashford to turn his career around at Aston Villa, admitting he was "really impressed" by the forward when he faced him for the first time.

Arne Slot said it would be a “complete surprise” if Marcus Rashford did not make a success of his Aston Villa loan spell. Rashford was shipped out on loan to Aston Villa during the January transfer window after being frozen out by Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim due to a string of below-par performances in training.

Marcus Rashford's celebration following Aston Villa's equaliser against Ipswich showed the Man United-loanee's true feelings

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has said he would be "completely surprised" if Marcus Rashford does not impress during his loan spell at Aston Villa, as the two sides prepare to meet at Villa Park on Wednesday.

Arne Slot praises Marcus Rashford following his loan move from Manchester United and looks ahead to facing Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Arne Slot 'would be surprised' if Marcus Rashford doesn't succeed on his loan from Manchester United to Aston Villa

Arne Slot claims Marcus Rashford has a 'nice height' as his Liverpool side prepare to face the Manchester United loanee at Aston Villa on Wednesday.