Manchester United awaits

The pros and cons of Arsenal potentially making a move for Marcus Rashford have been highlighted to GOAL by ‘Invincibles’ squad member Jeremie Aliadiere. The Gunners have allowed Leandro Trossard to leave Emirates Stadium, as questions are asked of Gabriel Martinelli’s future, with obvious reconstruction work to be carried out in the summer transfer window.

Marcus Rashford has rejected several lucrative transfer proposals from interested clubs as his £40 million Manchester United release clause officially expired. The 28-year-old academy graduate will now see any potential summer departure subject to direct negotiations with the Old Trafford board.

Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Noni Madueke were expected to make significant contributions to England’s cause at the 2026 World Cup, but Michael Owen has admitted to GOAL that said collection of wingers have “not really worked” out as planned. Thomas Tuchel is yet to settle on a preferred pairing of wide attackers, with no member of a star-studded quartet truly convincing when being given opportunities in which to impress.

Manchester United are working frantically to finalise the permanent departure of Marcus Rashford as the club prepares for their upcoming pre-season schedule. The Red Devils are eager to resolve the forward's future before the first-team squad departs for their training camp in Dublin early next month.

Manchester United are facing a major dilemma as they weigh up the possibility of reintegrating Marcus Rashford into the first-team squad. After a productive stint at Barcelona, the England international is back on the radar at Old Trafford, but his massive contract remains a significant hurdle for the club's hierarchy.