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