Marcus Rashford to Arsenal calls grow louder

Carlo Garganese

13 Mar 2024 12:21 GMT
3 min read

Marcus Rashford, Man Utd, Arsenal — © IMAGO

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has called for his former club to sign Marcus Rashford.

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The England ace’s future at Manchester United has been increasingly called into question in recent months after an up-and-down season for the winger.

Rashford’s relationship with Erik ten Hag has been reported to not be perfect by some sections of the media.

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As a result, the media have linked Rashford with a potential transfer away from Man Utd this summer.

And in recent weeks, Arsenal have been put forward as a possible destination for the 26-year-old.

This is a move that former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit - who won the Double with the club in 1997-98 - is very much in favour of.

© IMAGO - Rashford's relationship with Ten Hag has been questioned

What did Petit say?

“Marcus Rashford could be an excellent option for Arsenal, definitely. My only question mark would be on his mind and where he is mentally,” Petit told Betway.

“Last season, he played so well for weeks and weeks but this season it hasn’t been the same Marcus Rashford.

“I think he’s very sensitive and he must find a balance between his professional and private life - if he finds the balance he will be great again. We all know his qualities and skills, but I’m wondering mentally if he can reach the standards of where he should be. He needs help to perform more often and he needs serenity from his agents.

“I heard from France that he’s been through difficult times privately. I was going through the same thing as a player, I could never be in good form if I wasn’t right in my private life.”

Arsenal are in the market for at least one winger this summer as they have become over-reliant on both Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.

Rashford has scored seven goals and made five assists this season in 34 games in all competitions.

This is down on his stunning performances last season where he scored 30 goals and made nine assists in all competitions.