Arsenal and Tottenham have reportedly held discussions regarding a potential move for Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at Barcelona. The La Liga side have a £26m option-to-buy for the England international, but are keen to strengthen their attacking options further.
According to reports, Barcelona would prefer another loan arrangement for Rashford to maintain financial flexibility for additional signings, with Newcastle's Anthony Gordon close to joining the Catalan club. Manchester United and Rashford are expected to hold talks this week about his future, with the player requesting to stay at Barcelona and seek clarity ahead of the World Cup.
Rashford impressed during his loan spell at Barcelona, scoring 14 goals and providing 14 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions. He has expressed a desire to make his move to the Nou Camp permanent. Aston Villa have also entered the race for Rashford this summer, having been impressed during his loan stint at Villa Park last season.
Arsenal are actively seeking a wide player this summer following their Premier League title triumph, but may need to offload several first-team players, including Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Ethan Nwaneri, and Ben White. Tottenham, meanwhile, are looking to strengthen their squad after narrowly avoiding relegation on the final day of the season.
