Pundit Robbie Savage has commended Aston Villa’s recruitment efforts, noting that their effective transfer market strategies are yielding positive results for Unai Emery’s squad.
The winter signings of Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio have proven to be significant enhancements for Villa, both having joined on loan from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, respectively.
Rashford, in particular, appears to be relishing his football after facing challenges at his parent club.
He has recorded three assists in his nine appearances for Villa thus far and has secured a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s inaugural England squad due to his impressive recent performances.
In his column for The Mirror, Savage remarked: “Villa’s recruitment and the development of their squad have been outstanding this season.”
“They held on to (Ollie) Watkins when Arsenal came calling with a £60million bid and the £64m sale of Jhon Duran (to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr) – which looked questionable at the time – was a masterstroke.
“It enabled Villa to bring in Rashford and Asensio, whose link-up play and productivity has looked as if they’ve played together most of their careers.
“Rashford’s parting with Manchester United was a sad affair because he didn’t look as if he was enjoying his football at Old Trafford and he was called out by his coach Ruben Amorim over his attitude in training.
“That’s not a good look, but he is playing with a smile on his face again.
“He must be relishing the exhilarating atmosphere of Villa Park, playing in front of the future King and his renewed joy has been rewarded by his call-up into Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad.”
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