Rúben Amorim’s decision to leave Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of Manchester United’s squad for last Sunday’s derby has sparked speculation about Rashford’s future at the club.
Despite missing the two players, United secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester City in the latest Manchester Derby.
The Red Devils came from behind at the Etihad Stadium after Josko Gvardiol’s first-half header put City ahead. Bruno Fernandes equalized with a penalty in the 88th minute, and Amad Diallo scored the winner in the 90th, rounding Éderson to seal the victory.
As a result, the decision has further fueled transfer speculation as to where Rashford could continue his career if his days at Manchester United are numbered.
TEAMtalk reported on Sunday that Manchester United have decided to sell Rashford during the January transfer window. The report adds that Paris Saint-Germain are admirers of the England international, and with United now open to letting him go, other potential suitors could also enter the mix.
Meanwhile, Chris Wheeler of the Daily Mail suggests Manchester United might be open to offers in the region of £40 million for the forward.
Should Arsenal be involved to secure Marcus Rashford?
In his column for CaughtOffside, Arsenal expert Charlie Watts weighed in on whether the Gunners should seek to secure Rashford. Chelsea took a gamble on Jadon Sancho this past summer and it’s worked out for the Blues, but at 27 years old, Watts believes that the Englishman might not be a fit for Arsenal.
“Do I think he could be an opportunity for Arsenal? I don’t think so to be honest,” Watts said. “I’m just not sure he’s what they need. If he was still the Rashford of a couple of years ago then my thoughts would be different. But if that was the case then he would be playing week in, week out for United right now.
“But he’s not and there’s a reason for that. So if Arsenal, or anyone else, were to move for him in January then they would be doing so in the hope that he could rediscover his best form again.
“It would just be a bit of a gamble. Similar to what Arsenal did with Raheem Sterling in the summer and that’s certainly not been a gamble that has paid off. Rashford would be a far more expensive one as well.”
