ARSENAL have made contact with Manchester United over a shock move for Marcus Rashford, it’s stunningly been claimed.
The England international sensationally revealed late last year that he’s looking for a “new challenge”.
Several clubs in Europe are understood to be keen on signing the 27-year-old striker, who has fallen down the Old Trafford pecking order following the arrival of Ruben Amorim.
And it’s claimed the Gunners have made their interest in signing the United outcast known to the Red Devils brass.
During an appearance on Calciomercato – L’origine Live, Italian reporter Massimo Marianella, as relayed by Spazioj, said: “It seems that Arsenal have made a phone call to Manchester United for Rashford.
“The club has valued him at £25million.”
As it stands, SunSport understands Arsenal are NOT in talks over a move for Rashford and are looking at other options.
The Emirates faithful were quick to react to the prospect of Rashford arriving in north London.
One wrote on X: “We already have a winger we aren’t using.”
Another said: “We all know this is going to happen.”
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One remarked: “90% of Arsenal fan base knew it. Nothing shocking anymore for our club.”
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United academy graduate Rashford revealed his intention to leave the club in an unauthorised interview last December.
His bombshell announcement came after he was exiled by Ruben Amorim.
He told journalist Henry Winter: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.
“When I leave it’s going to be, ‘No hard feelings.’ “You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United.
“That’s me as a person. “If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse.
“I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.
“When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.”
Amorim said of the interview: “It is a hard situation.
“I understand these players have a lot of people around them, making choices that are not the first idea from the player.
“They chose to do the interview as it is not just Marcus.”
He later added: “At the moment I’m focused on improving Marcus.
“We need a talented guy like Marcus. “I forget the interview now and see what I see on the pitch.”
United, coincidentally, will be back in action on Saturday against Arsenal in their FA Cup third-round clash at the Emirates.