Mikel Arteta's arsenal is planning an ambitious move to bring Manchester United talent Marcus Rashford to the Emirates. Coach Arteta needs an experienced striker after leaving Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's club for Barcelona. Rashford is among the top alternatives on the club's roster.
Arsenal were linked with a number of striker names in the January transfer window, but at the time Marcus's name was not on the club's roster. However, a recent incident between Rashford and United fans has created tension between him and the "Red Devils", further pushing the scenarios for a possible departure in the summer.
According to reports in England, after the loss to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, Rashford showed the middle finger to some Manchester United fans, who criticized his appearance on the field. Following this incident, the player was forced to clarify fans and public opinion on his social networks. But that did not stop the rumors of a breakdown in relations between him and United.
Rashford has 1 year left in his current contract with the club, with the option to renew for another 1 year. However, he lost the title spot in the "Red Devils", after the arrival of Ralf Rangnick at the helm of the bench.
The player has been activated as a starter in just 9 Premier League appearances this season. He has scored only 5 goals in all competitions. If Arsenal manage to qualify at Champions League next season, that would give Rashford a chance to find and once again his best form. Manchester United meanwhile have very little chance of securing a place in the top four in the league this season.
