A struggling forward for Manchester United allegedly had a conversation with Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta to discuss a possible summer transfer to the Emirates. After a disappointing 2023–24 season, Marcus Rashford has fallen out of favor with Gareth Southgate and was notably left out of England’s provisional roster for Euro 2024.

The 26-year-old’s 2022 departure from Old Trafford was widely reported due to his struggles under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick. However, Erik ten Hag’s choice to oppose his departure was ultimately justified.

After reviving his game last season, Rashford appeared in 56 matches across all competitions, scoring 30 goals and assisting on 10 more. However, he had another poor regression in 2023–24.

The Englishman got into trouble with Ten Hag for doing more than just scoring eight goals and assisting on five more; he also missed an FA Cup match against Newport County because he reported feeling sick to training after going out to a nightclub in Dublin.Arsenal transfer: Arteta and Rashford “in agreement” Rashford was a starter in Saturday’s 2-1 FA Cup final victory over Manchester City after the two swiftly patched things up; nevertheless, he was substituted in the 74th minute and did not immediately contribute to either of his team’s goals.

But, according to a recent source, the England international has expressed his wish to remain at Man United, and his Old Trafford terms still have four years remaining after he signed a long-term deal last summer.

On the other hand, it has been reported by X account @AFCAMDEN that Arteta and Rashford have discussed a potential transfer to Arsenal this summer, with the Spaniard being particularly interested in signing him.

Although there is allegedly reciprocal interest, a transfer is highly doubtful due to Manchester United’s reluctance to engage with one of their major Premier League rivals.

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Just as Arteta was able to bring out the best in Kai Havertz, Rashford should be able to do the same for Arteta. After all, it only took a few months for the Spaniard to see the fruits of his undying devotion to the German pay off.

But the Gunners could really use a player like him right now; he’s most effective when playing off the left wing, where Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli are already vying for minutes of playing time.

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