In recent seasons, there’s often been noise about Arsenal’s interest in Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who has never truly fulfilled his potential at Old Trafford.
Rashford has a stunning record against Arsenal, which may be part of the reason why there’s thought to be some admiration in north London.
Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal have already revived the meandering career of Kai Havertz who was nowhere near as influential at Chelsea.
And in truth, Arteta has made a habit of picking up Premier League talents who others deem as surplus – another example being when the Gunners picked up Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City.
Now, with Rashford expected to leave United in Ruben Amorim’s new era, the forward is being tipped as someone who can add some flair to Arsenal’s often uninspiring attack.
Arsenal don’t have any interest in signing Marcus Rashford
That being said, Arsenal Insider have spoken to transfer guru Graeme Bailey who has weighed in on any potential of Rashford heading to N5.
Roy Keane has told Rashford to leave United, but it certainly won’t be Arsenal who the forward joins next month.
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It is understood that Arsenal have categorically ruled out any interest in Rashford at all, meaning they won’t be making a move in January.
The Gunners are expected to be busy next month anyway, and they certainly won’t be moving for a forward whose wage packet totals to around £400k-a-week.
United are willing to loan Rashford to interested clubs in January, but that still isn’t enough to peak any interest from Arsenal’s new-look transfer committee.
Who do Arsenal want instead of Marcus Rashford?
Speaking of January loan deals, Arsenal are interested in Randal Kolo Muani – news Arsenal Insider first reported in November.
Unfortunately, Folarin Balogun may have ruined those plans, Arsenal’s former striker who is now playing his football for AS Monaco in Ligue 1.
Either way, most Arsenal fans would agree that some attacking spark is needed next month – even if the club’s frustrations in front of goal are being slightly hyperbolised.
Gabriel Jesus is struggling at Arsenal and doesn’t currently look equipped to make a difference in place of Havertz.
Similarly, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard have been inconsistent, prompting the query of why Raheem Sterling hasn’t played more often.
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