TEAMtalk reports that Arsenal are considering a surprise bid for Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford.
The forward has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer, with reports claiming a fee of £70 million might be sufficient to clinch his signing.
Paris Saint-Germain are rumored to be in pole position to sign Rashford, but Mikel Arteta may be tempted to leave and beat his former club to the Englishman.
Rashford Would Fit Perfectly For The Gunners.
No player has been able to secure a regular starting berth on the left.
With Arsenal still strongly in contention for the Premier League title this season, the Gunners will want to add even more talent and depth to their team in order to contend for the big trophies the following season.
While Bukayo Saka has been a revelation on Arteta’s right side, as has Martin Odegaard in the midfield, no one has been able to establish themselves as the Gunners’ dominant left flanker.
Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have both had successful campaigns to date. However, Arteta may believe that neither is up to the standard to be regular starts at Emirates.
Rashford, described as “world-class” by Jermaine Pennant on talkSPORT earlier this season, has previously demonstrated his ability for both United and England, and could be a wonderful addition to the Londoners in a new setting.
Rashford is reportedly unhappy at Old Trafford.
The winger’s performances have stagnated this season.
Despite collecting United’s Player of the Season title last season, when he led the Red Devils to third place, the 26-year-old has failed to improve.
Rashford won the award after scoring 30 goals and assisting 10 times in 56 appearances in all competitions, compared to just 13 goals in 40 matches this season.
There has been conjecture that the former academy talent has become dissatisfied with the club in recent times, which may indicate that a move away is the best way for him to rekindle his spark.
United are allegedly open to offers for the majority of their team this summer, including Rashford, as Erik Ten Hag prepares to start fresh after the transfer window.
Arsenal will face stiff competition from PSG.
The Parisians are looking for a left-winger.
If Arsenal is to sign Rashford, they will face stiff competition from clubs such as PSG.
Luis Enrique’s team has been widely connected with the winger in recent weeks, and with star man Kylian Mbappe set to go, most likely to Real Madrid, there is a spot open in their front three.
Bradley Barcola presently plays on the left flank for Paris, but the United player should have no trouble establishing himself as a starter.
Enrique’s top choices are Ousmane Dembele, Randal Kolo Muani, and Goncalo Ramos, who can be devastating on their day.
Given Rashford’s apparent dissatisfaction with the Red Devils, a transfer elsewhere, possibly abroad, could be just what he needs to return to the pinnacle of his game as he enters critical years in his career.
