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.

Rashford could be stranded at Man Utd after one suitor entered 'advanced discussions' with an alternative target and another interested club stepped up their pursuit of a different Prem winger

Marcus Rashford released a statement on social media just hours before Manchester United's game against Southampton.

"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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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Marcus Rashford looks set to leave Manchester United this month after expressing his readiness for a new challenge.The 27-year-old has not featured since being dropped from the squad for the

Manchester United will not allow Marcus Rashford to sign for a Premier League rival during the January transfer window, according to reports. Rashford has made it clear that he is keen to leave United for a ‘new challenge’, while his brother and agent, Dwaine Maynard, travelled to Italy last week to hold talks with AC Milan.