Arsenal have reportedly approached Manchester United about Marcus Rashford, with the English striker linked with a move to Milan, according to Italian journalist Massimo Marianella.
Rashford, who expressed his desire for a new challenge last month, is looking to leave Old Trafford, although his £300,000-a-week salary has limited his potential options.
After scoring three goals in his first two matches under Ruben Amorim, Rashford has since seen limited playing time under the Portuguese.
Amorim has agreed to Rashford's exit, and the club is keen to sell to fund his own transfer.
Arsenal reportedly made a surprise phone call to Manchester United to ask about the opportunity to sign Rashford in the January transfer window.
Talk to spazioj.it (via Sports Witness), Marianela said:
“Arsenal appear to have contacted Manchester United about Rashford. The club values him at £25m.”
Should Manchester United sell Marcus Rashford to Arsenal?
The Gunners are desperately searching for attacking options in the market as they have their own issues at the club.
They are struggling to score goals and both of their leading strikers, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, have failed to find consistency this season.
Although the Gunners value Rashford at a much lower amount than Manchester United feel he is worth, the offer could be tempting for the Red Devils as they would stand the chance to take Rashford's wages off their wage bill and offload him in a permanent move. .
The issue of Rashford's wages has been a major cause of concern for the club, and has prevented potential buyers from making a bid for the England striker.
Manchester United should not strengthen their Premier League rivals by selling Rashford and hoping a move to Serie A materializes.
Milan is interested in signing him Talks were held with the player's representatives.
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