Joe Cole believes Arsenal could wrap up a surprise loan deal for Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford ‘if the money is right’ this January. Rashford, 27, revealed last month that he was keen for a ‘new challenge’ away from United, the club he joined at the age of just seven, after suffering a drastic decline in form over the last 18 months.

A stunning report claims Arsenal have contacted Manchester United over the signing of Marcus Rashford, while a second source claims a permanent deal - which is United's preferred outcome - is on the agenda.

Arsenal have reportedly initiated contact with Manchester United over a possible January deal for Marcus Rashford.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is finding it hard to settle at the Premier League club. Their latest defeat against Brighton has raised more questions about the team, the quality of his players and their consistency.

Marcus Rashford could be stranded at Manchester United after one suitor entered 'advanced discussions' with an alternative target and another interested club stepped up their pursuit of a different Premier League winger,

"Ultimately it is down to the club," former Red Jermaine Pennant told William Hill. "The owner, the head of football, sporting director. to speak with the players and their representatives over the past few years to get renewal talks on the table for each player.

The Manchester United squad for Sunday's FA Cup clash with Arsenal have travelled down to London - but there was no sight of Marcus Rashford amid speculation he could leave the club this month

Boss Ruben Amorim said the England international was available for selection having missed the Premier League draw with Liverpool through illness. But the 27-year-old was not among the players leaving Manchester on Saturday for the journey to London.

Arsenal have been linked with a shock swoop for Victor Osimhen as we enter the business end of the January transfer window. The Gunners look intent on signing a new striker this month and are rumoured to have made contact over the Nigerian international,

AC Milan have since emerged as the frontrunners to wrap up a temporary agreement, with Rashford’s brother and agent, Dwaine Maynard, travelling to Italy for initial talks with the Serie A giants on Wednesday.

Rashford has now not played for United in over a month after once again failing to make the matchday squad for Sunday's FA Cup victory over Arsenal, despite Amorim confirming he had overcome the illness which kept him out of the previous game against Liverpool.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is the subject of intensified interest from Borussia Dortmund, according to Sky Germany; AC Milans interest also remains concrete as the Serie A side try and