Arsenal are expected to have a very busy summer transfer window, as manager Mikel Arteta plans to continue the process of moulding the squad into one that fully represents his identity.
Both the Spaniard and technical director Edu were criticised for the recruitment strategy taken previously, with many questioning whether the Gunners had actually improved their squad.
But with the business end of the season now fully underway, it's fair to say that their summer arrivals have impressed, with Aaron Ramsdale, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White and Martin Odegaard all producing consistent performances in the league.
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When diving into the first team, it's clear that a new left-sided central midfielder and striker will be on the agenda once the upcoming transfer window opens.
Strengthening the forward line is imperative and according to the Mirror, Arsenal could make a surprise offer for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford.
It's been a rather frustrating year for the England international on the pitch, who has only made 10 league appearances for the Red Devils this season, with interim manager Ralf Ragnick favouring both Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga ahead of the 24-year-old.
From an Arsenal perspective, it would be rather surprising to see them make a move for Rashford, who is currently earning £200,00 a week.
The north Londoners have made great progress over the past year in reducing the club's wage bill and bringing someone like Rashford in could arguably bring detrimental long term effects to their finances.
In terms of the player himself, there's no doubt that the talent is there and under the stewardship of Arteta, Rashford could blossom in an Arsenal shirt.
But as it stands there could be too many negative points with this deal, one of which is that it could prevent Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe from securing regular action in the first team.
