Arsenal make ‘phone call’ for ‘unstoppable’ £21m star, he can provide ‘impact’ Arteta wants – opinion | OneFootball

Arsenal have had a quiet start to the winter transfer window, but they could aim to bolster their attack in the coming weeks.

The Gunners have been linked with several names, and Italian pundit Massimo Marianella has now provided a surprise transfer update.

Speaking to Sky Italia (via Spazioj), Marianella said that Arsenal have called Manchester United regarding Marcus Rashford.

The Gunners reportedly value him at around €25 million (£21m).

He said: “It seems that Arsenal have made a phone call to Manchester United for Rashford. The club has valued him at €25m (£21m).”

Signing Rashford at £21m would be good business

The England international has had a tough campaign with the Red Devils, and he has fallen out-of-favour over the past month under manager Ruben Amorim.

Despite this, he is attracting a lot of interest from European clubs. Juventus, AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona are exploring loan deals for the attacker.

Arsenal, on the other hand, seem prepared to sign him for £21m, as per Marianella.

It would represent shrewd business for the club. With Rashford earning £300,000 weekly at United, Arsenal need to compensate for the same with a reduced fee.

Rashford has been lacking form and confidence in front of goal this campaign, but a change of surroundings could bring the best out of the 27-year-old.

The United graduate will have a point to prove after being sidelined by Amorim. He could also make the ‘impact‘ manager Mikel Arteta wants from a winter signing.

Rashford, described as ‘unstoppable‘ by former United manager Erik ten Hag, is primarily a left winger but has been more successful as a centre-forward in his career.

He has 79 goal contributions from 152 appearances up front. We believe he would be a huge coup for Arsenal if they can purchase him for the reported £21m fee.

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