Marcus Rashford’s situation at Manchester United continues to generate speculation, as reports suggest the England international has lost the trust of his manager, Ruben Amorim. The forward, who has struggled for form and playing time in recent weeks, has been linked with a potential move to Arsenal—a club known to be in the market for attacking reinforcements.
Rashford’s potential availability has rekindled conversations about whether Arsenal would consider signing him. The Gunners missed out on signing a striker in the summer and may revisit their options at the end of the season, even as Gabriel Jesus continues to show signs of rediscovering his best form.
Pundit Jay Bothroyd, speaking to Football Insider, offered his take on a potential Rashford-to-Arsenal move, suggesting the striker could thrive with a change of scenery—under the right conditions:
“I tell you what, I would take him at Arsenal. Obviously, we can’t pay £ 300,000 a week, but if Man United are to pay half of that salary and at the end of the season the fee is not that much, I would take him at Arsenal.
“It’s a new challenge. On song, he’s better than Martinelli… he’d have to take a pay cut, but if he plays with the sort of enthusiasm and the kind of quality that we’ve seen in the past—like Jadon Sancho leaving Man United and going to Chelsea—all of a sudden, he looks like a different player.”
While Bothroyd sees potential in Rashford, opinions within the Arsenal fanbase remain divided. Some believe the 27-year-old could bring proven quality, versatility, and goal-scoring pedigree to the team, especially under a manager like Mikel Arteta, who has a strong track record of developing players. Others, however, argue that signing Rashford could disrupt the balance of Arsenal’s attacking unit, particularly with players like Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka firmly entrenched as key contributors.
Additionally, Rashford’s current form raises questions. Despite being one of the most recognisable forwards in Europe, his struggles at Manchester United might suggest underlying issues that could persist even at a new club. With Arsenal’s focus on building a cohesive, hard-working squad, concerns over his high wages and consistency could make this move less appealing.
Ultimately, Arsenal’s pursuit of a new striker will likely depend on whether they can secure a player who fits their tactical and financial profile. While Rashford’s name carries weight, any move would require careful consideration of his form, wage demands, and potential impact on the squad dynamic.
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I’m still laughing at”especially under a manager like Mikel Arteta, who has a strong track record of developing players.”😂
😂😂 plus one NYG
Ridiculous.
I’ve thought for a while that a change of clubs would probably re-ignite his career, but not sure now. Apparently he spends a lot of his nights in casinos, addicted to sleeping tablets and can’t get to training on time.
same question also, which players has Arteta developed exactly? Saka was already shining when he joined, Martinelly has not got any better, all the other players he has purchased were already good.
Saka, although was looking good on the left, has got even better since Mikel moved him to the right wing. So Mikel has developed him.
Ben White is another one. Moving him from CB to RB. Lewis-Skelly may well turn out to be another.
Players have to be good to be playing for a team at Arsenal’s level in any case so stating that some players were “already good” is meaningless. Beyond that is whether they have improved or become amongst the best in the world as we have seen with certain players.
Some examples: Rice is already a better all round MF; Saka has developed into one of the best right sided attackers under Arteta; under Arteta, Xhaka had his best season in an Arsenal shirt and was finally recognised more universally as one of the best MF in world football in his position; Arsenal’s central defence under Arteta has been recognised as one of the best in Europe. Odegaard, Raya and Havertz amongst others are considered amongst the best 100 players in the world.
The regular attempts to deride this manager hints at an unnecessary cynicism and unhelpful negativity amongst certain so-called Arsenal fans.
Whatever Arteta does simply can’t be applauded without assailing buts.
That I have come to understand.
Even if Arsenal wins the most coveted trophies there are many who are going to attribute such success to anything but Arteta’s brilliance.
Any sensible club will steer well clear!!
Boothroyde has listed all the reasons for not signing Rashford. Thank you Jay.
Jax,
Not even with all the free school dinners that he could bring with him🤣😂😉👍.
Too much, too young and not the right people around him to keep Rashford focused on football. There is clearly a good guy in there but not at Arsenal I imagine. Considering Arteta spent the first 18 months or so exorcising the poor attitude that existed when he took over, would he take on a player that can’t get a game at his boyhood club due to the same thing?
Yeah Sue, big shame as Rashford on his game is as good as it gets, but if he was ‘on his game’ he wouldn’t be leaving United.