Various reports have linked Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford with a move to Arsenal this summer, with the 24-year-old enduring a difficult time at Old Trafford. According to the Mirror, Mikel Arteta will offer Rashford an escape route from the Red Devils this summer as he continues a major striker hunt ahead of next season.
Rashford, who came through the ranks of United's academy, has come under fire due to several disappointing performances. this season It has left his confidence at an all-time low and the patience of supporters is rapidly running out.
It now appears that interim boss Ralf Rangnick has also lost trust in the player after naming him on the bench for this afternoon's clash against Leicester, even though Manchester United do not have another natural striker in the squad. Cristiano Ronaldo was ruled out due to illness and Edinson Cavani is recovering from an injury, but although Rashford is available, Rangnick decided against naming him in the starting XI.
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Speaking on Sky Sports, Gary Neville admitted that he was surprised by the omission despite highlighting the clear struggles Rashford was going through. "Marcus Rashford is having a massive low," he said. "To not be in that Manchester United team today Marcus Rashford, is saying something I have to say because to play without a centre forward at home against Leicester when he's had a couple of weeks break as well is a big decision by Ralf Rangnick."
Arsenal are in desperate need of added firepower this summer following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's departure in January. Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah see their contracts expire in June which only adds to the club's concerns, with both expected to leave on free transfers this summer.
With the situation surrounding Rashford seemingly not improving, Arteta will no doubt be looking on with interest to see if an opportunity to take advantage arises.
