Marcus Rashford’s departure from Manchester United looks inevitable, with Arsenal unlikely to reignite interest in the England international anytime soon.
Arsenal, keen to bolster their attacking lineup, seems to be waiting until the summer for significant moves.
Mikel Arteta’s team has struggled to maintain a consistent scoring threat, heavily relying on Bukayo Saka to deliver.
Kai Havertz has yet to rediscover his previous form, while Gabriel Jesus offered a glimmer of hope with his recent Carabao Cup hat-trick against Crystal Palace.
However, questions remain about his ability to replicate that in Premier League matches. Arteta recently dismissed rumors of Jesus being sold in January but admitted that attacking reinforcements are a growing priority.
Arsenal continues to monitor RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, who turned down multiple Premier League offers to remain in Germany last summer.
Another target is Alexander Isak, but prying the Swedish forward from Newcastle United will require a massive financial effort.
Viktor Gyökeres, currently impressing in Europe, is also on Arsenal’s radar, though concerns about his age and previous struggles in England linger.
As for Rashford, Arsenal reportedly held preliminary interest but now have no plans to compete for the 26-year-old forward, who has fallen out of favor under United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim.
Rashford, excluded from the squad during Sunday’s Manchester derby, hinted at his desire to leave in a recent interview.
“I feel ready for a new challenge and the next steps,” Rashford said, emphasizing that he holds no ill will towards United.
While Amorim acknowledged Rashford’s talent and left the door open for a potential revival, his comments suggest a cautious approach.
“We need big talents like Marcus, but they must perform at their best. My focus is on pushing every player to their highest level,” Amorim stated.
United faces a critical period under Amorim, and Rashford’s future may ultimately depend on how he responds to the current challenge—or seeks opportunities elsewhere.