Arsenal have made contact with Manchester United regarding Marcus Rashford, with the England striker linked with a move to AC Milan, according to Italian journalist Massimo Marianella.
Rashford, who expressed a desire for a new challenge last month, wants to leave Old Trafford, although his £300,000-a-week wages have limited his potential suitors.
After scoring three goals in his first two games under Ruben Amorim, Rashford has seen limited playing time since then under the Portuguese manager.
Amorim has approved Rashford’s departure, and the club are eager to sell to fund their own transfers.
Arsenal have reportedly made a surprise phone call to Man United to inquire about the chance to sign Rashford in the January transfer window.
Speaking to spazioj.it (via Sports testimony), Marianella said:
“Arsenal have apparently made contact with Manchester United about Rashford. The club value him at £25m.
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The Gunners are desperate for attacking options in the market as they have their own problems at the club.
They are struggling to score goals and their two main strikers, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, have failed to find consistency this season.
Although the Gunners value Rashford at considerably less than Man United believe he is worth, the offer could be tempting for the Red Devils as they will have the opportunity to take Rashford’s wages out of their wage bill and download it in one continuous motion. .
The issue of Rashford’s wages has been a major cause of concern for the club and this has prevented potential buyers from making a bid for the England striker.
Man United shouldn’t bolster a Premier League rival by selling Rashford to them and hope his move to Serie A materialises.
Milan wants to sign him and have held discussions with the player’s representatives.
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