Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the situation of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, also a target of Juventus.
According to a report by Italian outlet Calciomercato.it, Arsenal have been made aware of the availability of Marcus Rashford and could launch a sensational swoop to sign him. The Manchester United attacker has shown some strong performances this season which might have triggered interest in the player, with Serie A giants Juventus also keen.
The 24-year-old rose through the ranks at Manchester United and was handed his first-team debut debut by Louis van Gaal. Since then, there have been ups and downs, but the player has been a steady part of the senior squad for the last half a dozen years.
Rashford has not hit the pinnacle of his form, but under Erik ten Hag he has developed certain qualities which could help the Red Devils in the longer run. There have been long conversations regarding his perfect position, but the Manchester United manager is convinced the 24-year-old can thrive in a more central role.
Rashford has been the first-choice striker over Cristiano Ronaldo in the Premier League. And the Englishman seems to be finally honing his skills following a couple of disruptive seasons. The latest memorable performance came against Omonia Nicosia this week.
But the player will be able to sign a pre-contract with a foreign club in January as he will be a free agent the next summer. However, there is an option to trigger a one-year extension, which Manchester United have not exercised yet.
Arsenal have transformed their fortune this season under Mikel Arteta, undergoing a huge upswing in fortunate. And the Gunners are currently leading the Premier League table. They have now set their sights on Rashford.
Meanwhile, Juventus have had their focus on Rashford for a long time, and they might want to test Manchester United’s resolve with a cheeky bid. The Serie A giants have struggled to match their legacy, with some below-par performances pegging them back. And Juventus will be ready to introduce some new faces at the Allianz Stadium.
Rashford is unlikely to leave Manchester United as the Red Devils are aware of his potential. So a new deal might be in the offing. But Manchester United’s failure to add any silverware in the current campaign might be a blessing for Arsenal, who are hot on his heels.
