Arsenal insider Charles Watts has provided his insight into the Marcus Rashford transfer story we’re seeing so far, as it looks like the Manchester United striker could be on the move.
Rashford has endured a difficult spell at Manchester United recently and found himself completely left out of Ruben Amorim’s squad for yesterday’s trip to Manchester City.
Whether Rashford can bounce back for the Red Devils remains to be seen, but it’s been over a year since we’ve really seen him at his best, so links to a move away perhaps aren’t too surprising.
The England international may not be playing well at the moment, but he was a top talent on his day and looks to be exactly what Arsenal are lacking at the moment.
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The Gunners haven’t really been firing on all cylinders in attack and it looks like the in-form Rashford would be ideal to give them more depth on the left or centre-forward.
However, only for Offside In his latest Daily Briefing column, Watts downplayed those connections and said he doesn’t see that happening, despite a lot of speculation of this nature currently and at other times in the past.
Marcus Rashford seems too big a gamble for Arsenal
“When it comes to Arsenal these days, Marcus Rashford’s name always seems to come up,” Watts said.
“He always seems to be part of the conversation, especially among the fans, and given his current situation at Manchester United, that may be the case again as we move into January.
“Do I think he can be a chance for Arsenal? To be honest, I don’t think so. I’m just not sure he’s the guy they need.
“If he was the same Rashford he was a few years ago, I would think differently. But if that were the case, he would be playing week in, week out for Manchester United now.
“But he’s not and there’s a reason for that. So if Arsenal or anyone else bring him in in January then they will do it and hopefully he can get back to his best again.
“It’s just a gamble. Similar to what Arsenal did with Raheem Sterling this summer, it’s certainly not a gamble that pays off. Rashford will also be worth a lot more.
“I do think Arsenal have to come up with something in January. It’s clear they need at least a viable option in the final third, even if it’s a loan deal to get them through the summer, when They can actually achieve their main goals.
“This season has shown that they need more. This summer they feel they are missing at least one attacker and that’s given Sterling’s recent loan move.
“The fact that Sterling doesn’t appear to be being considered for game time at the moment, even though the team is in desperate need of goals, does suggest that the team may be missing two attacking players.
“So January is really crucial for Arsenal and their ambitions for the second half of the season. It’s not easy to find what they need but they have to work hard.”
Arsenal could only manage a 0-0 draw with Everton at the weekend, and while the likes of Liverpool and Manchester City have dropped points in recent games, it’s unclear whether Arteta’s side really have what it takes to punish them. opponent.
