Jamie Carragher believes Marcus Rashford is not good enough for Arsenal amid reports linking the wantaway Manchester United star to the Gunners.
Rashford in a recent interview with Henry Winter admitted he is ready for a new challenge after more than two decades with United.
The 27-year-old said: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps. When I leave it’s going to be “no hard feelings”. You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.”
Interest in Rashford will be high but potential stumbling blocks are his valuation and his wage demands.
Rashford’s interview instantly sparked up rumours of moves to top clubs including Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.
However, Carragher dismissed talk of Rashford potentially moving to one of Europe’s top clubs.
Carragher Dismisses Rashford’s Chances Of Joining Arsenal
Jamie Carragher, speaking on the Stick to Football podcast shut down any chance of Marcus Rashford joining Arsenal.
The former Liverpool defender said: “I think it’s time for him to move on but I’ve seen things in the papers about Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG. It’s Marcus Rashford… am I missing something? He can’t get in the Manchester United team, he’s not even in the England squad.”
When asked if Rashford would improve Arsenal by Gary Neville, he replied: “Rashford? No! Oh my god, he had a four-month spell under Erik ten Hag when United were on fire. He’s been a very good player for United and a very good Premier League player, but he’s not [Mohamed] Salah, [Sadio] Mane or [Bukayo] Saka.”
Rashford scored 30 goals in the 2022-23 season under former manager Ten Hag. However, since then his form has declined with just four Premier League goals this campaign.
He is no longer a guaranteed starter under Ruben Amorim, and reports had suggested that United might be willing to let Rashford leave.
Clubs Linked With Rashford
Arsenal are one of a number of top sides linked with Marcus Rashford since his admission over wanting to leave Manchester United.
The Gunners haven’t been shy when it comes to signing players from their rival clubs. Danny Welbeck previously left United for Arsenal, while Kai Havertz has found his best form since making the switch from Chelsea.
Tottenham have been linked amid uncertainty over captain Son Heung-min who is a free agent next summer.
Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have all been linked, as well as Bayern Munich and PSG.
Though Rashford would likely want to stay in Europe, top players have previously given into the lure of Saudi’s riches.
The 27-year-old has been linked with Saudi Pro League sides including Al Hilal and Al-Ittihad.
