Former England striker Michael Owen believes Arsenal should consider a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford this summer, with reports suggesting the England international’s hopes of securing a transfer to Barcelona have stalled.
Rashford’s future has become one of the major talking points of the transfer window after an uncertain period at Old Trafford. The 28-year-old has been linked with several clubs across Europe in recent months, with Barcelona widely reported to be among his preferred destinations.
However, ongoing financial constraints and competing priorities at the Spanish giants have reportedly complicated any potential deal, leaving Rashford’s next move far from certain.
Speaking about the situation, Owen suggested ARSENAL could emerge as an attractive option for the forward should a departure from Manchester United materialise.
The former United and Liverpool striker believes Rashford possesses qualities that would suit Mikel Arteta’s side and could provide an additional dimension to Arsenal’s attacking unit: ‘Well, if it was any other manager, then I would say it’s impossible,’ Owen told Metro.
‘The only chink of light is that it’s Michael Carrick and he knows him. If he really rates him, then is it beyond the realms? There might be a tiny chink of light, but I still think it’s very unlikely.
‘I know Barcelona didn’t trigger that option yet but United really want to get rid. They know Rashford wants to stay. Barcelona might be playing hardball, and they might say, ‘we’ll take it, but you know we’re not going to pay that type of fee’, so it still might be a lot of posturing.
‘I would still expect him to be at Barcelona next season personally, and I can’t see a return to Manchester United but as I say, the one little glimmer of hope for everybody might be that it’s Michael Carrick and he’s working wonders already and he knows him really well.’
‘Arsenal are still sort of searching for centre forward so it gives you another option up there,’ added Owen.
‘Obviously on the left-hand side, Trossard is a very good player and Martinelli’s a very good player, but they aren’t quite on Rashford’s level when he’s fit and firing.
‘I can’t imagine ARSENAL are going to be signing too many players. I expect them just to be quite opportunistic; maybe if a great centre forward comes along or an opportunity to get somebody, then they will act.
‘But I don’t think it’s the worst shout to be honest. I think Rashford’s first priority will be to stay at Barcelona and I think his team will be working around the clock to try to sort that one out.
‘But if that doesn’t work, then of course other teams come into the fray and Arsenal could be a great option.’
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