Arsenal’s interest in Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has recently emerged.
The Gunners are reportedly considering a transfer for the 27-year-old, who has expressed a desire for a new challenge, sparking speculation about his future at Old Trafford. His absence from the squad for the Manchester derby has raised further doubts regarding his position at United.
Several Premier League clubs are said to be monitoring Rashford, with Arsenal among the leading contenders. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano suggests that Rashford’s situation could soon reach a crucial turning point. According to The i Paper, Arsenal’s pursuit of the forward depends on whether the deal is financially viable.
Arsenal has struggled this season, particularly in attack, as seen in their recent match against Everton, which highlighted their lack of depth and quality in the final third. With Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli both underperforming, Rashford appears to be an attractive option for manager Mikel Arteta. However, Arteta has remained tight-lipped about any potential move for the player.
Rashford himself fueled rumors during an interview with Henry Winter, where he expressed his desire to explore new opportunities. He made it clear that if he were to leave Manchester United, it would be amicably, saying, “When I leave, it will be with ‘no hard feelings.’ You won’t hear any negative remarks from me about Manchester United.”
As the January transfer window approaches, bookmakers have ranked Arsenal as the third most likely destination for Rashford, behind Paris Saint-Germain and the Saudi Pro League. Arteta refused to comment on the speculation during his press conference, reiterating, “You know I won’t discuss players from other clubs.”
Rashford was notably absent from Manchester United’s squad for their 4-3 defeat to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup. However, United manager Ruben Amorim confirmed that Rashford is expected to be available for their Premier League match against Bournemouth on Sunday, stating, “He is a United player, and everyone has a future at Manchester United.”
