Germain forward Marco Asensio on a loan deal until the end of the season. Sources have told ESPN that the deal does not include an option to make the move permanent. The move offers Asensio the chance to kickstart his career after a forgettable 18-month spell in Paris,

Michael: I'm excited by this one. It's better for us than Joao Felix in my opinion. Let's hope he (and Rashford) can give Rogers a rest and some decent competition to Bailey who has been supremely disappointing this season.

PSG are content with the short-term solution for Asensio, as the English side will cover his full wages. Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Aston Villa will cover Asensio’s entire salary until June, with PSG agreeing to a straight loan that doesn’t include a buy option.