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Arsenal keeping a close eye on Man United star ready to end his Old Trafford nightmare
Marcus Rashford’s future has been up in the air for a while, but the situation is getting seriously complicated.
After spending this season out on loan at Barcelona, it originally looked like the Manchester United academy graduate was destined to stay in Spain long-term.
However, a major rift is reportedly developing between the two heavyweights over finances.
That has given other clubs a major boost to target a move for Rashford and one of the clubs closely monitoring the England international is Premier League leaders Arsenal, according to Daily Mail.
Marcus Rashford faces uncertainty over his career
To be fair to Rashford, the change of scenery has definitely helped him reset his career.
He has chipped in with 13 goals in 45 appearances for Barcelona across all competitions.
However, manager Hansi Flick has mostly used him as a rotation option, handing him just 15 starts in La Liga.
The real issue, though, is the money. Barcelona have an option to make the move permanent for £26 million, but their well-documented financial troubles are making them seriously hesitate.
The Catalan giants are reportedly trying to aggressively negotiate that fee down.
Man United just want him off the wage bill. With the Red Devils qualifying for the Champions League next season, Rashford’s salary would automatically jump to a staggering £325,000 per week.
United simply cannot afford to carry that massive financial burden for a player who isn’t even in their long-term plans.
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This is exactly where Mikel Arteta and Arsenal step into the picture. As Barcelona and Man United continue to haggle over the £26 million fee, the Gunners are quietly monitoring the situation, ready to pounce if the deal completely collapses.
Adding a player with Rashford’s blistering pace, Premier League pedigree, and big-game experience could be a massive coup for an Arsenal side looking to solidify their status as top-tier contenders.
They aren’t the only ones watching closely. Tottenham have also shown genuine interest in offering the 28-year-old a fresh start in London, provided they manage to survive their current relegation battle.
If Arsenal decide to pull the trigger and meet the asking price, we could very well see Rashford back in the Premier League, playing for one of Man United’s biggest rivals.
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