Manchester United star would be 'statement signing' as Arsenal legend makes transfer claim

Chris Wheatley
By Chris Wheatley

Football Content Editor

Published 5th Jun 2024, 16:08 BST
Updated 5th Jun 2024, 17:01 BST
Rashford is in need of a fresh start but it still seems unlikely United will sell him. Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants the club to sign the best British talent, so it would be hypocritical if they then sold the academy graduate. There are also doubts over who could actual afford him this summer.Rashford is in need of a fresh start but it still seems unlikely United will sell him. Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants the club to sign the best British talent, so it would be hypocritical if they then sold the academy graduate. There are also doubts over who could actual afford him this summer.
Rashford is in need of a fresh start but it still seems unlikely United will sell him. Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants the club to sign the best British talent, so it would be hypocritical if they then sold the academy graduate. There are also doubts over who could actual afford him this summer. | Manchester United via Getty Images
The England striker has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer.

Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has claimed Manchester United star Marcus Rashford should consider a move to North London.

In a series of remarks, Sagna praised Rashford's abilities and expressed his belief that the forward would thrive under Mikel Arteta’s management.

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"Adding Rashford to an extremely talented squad would be a frightening prospect for Arsenal’s rivals," Sagna told CoinPoker.

"Rashford is so quick. I think Arsenal having Rashford would enable Arsenal to have more variety in attack, and I would love to see Gabriel Jesus and Marcus Rashford in the same team, pressing with so much intensity."

Sagna, who enjoyed a successful spell with the Gunners from 2007 to 2014, believes Rashford's presence would bolster Arsenal's offensive options significantly.

"It would be a brilliant capture, and I think there is room in the squad for a player of Rashford’s ability because Gabriel Jesus won’t be able to play every game and Kai Havertz can also play in a number of roles. Rashford joining Arsenal would be a wonderful signing for the club and a real statement of ambition," he added.

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The Frenchman's comments come amid ongoing speculation about Rashford's future at Manchester United, where he has experienced a challenging season.

Sagna criticised United for not providing sufficient support to the England international during a difficult period.

"This season has been a challenge for him. Mentally, he hasn’t been at his best, but when that happens you need support and a good environment to bring you back to your best level.

"You need your teammates and your manager to lift you up. You need people to believe in you."

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The 41-year-old also highlighted the negative atmosphere reportedly prevalent at United last season.

"The vibe at Manchester United hasn’t been good this season. When analysing a player's performance, you need to look at the bigger picture, and there have been a lot of reported problems at the club. There were a lot of unhappy players, and the training ground wasn’t a happy place. When things go wrong at football clubs, they can be hard to fix."

Related topics:Manchester UnitedArsenalMarcus RashfordMikel ArtetaGabriel JesusPeopleEngland

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