Arsenal host Manchester United to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, a crucial clash in this season's top-four race. Mikel Arteta's side had lost four of their last five Premier League outings before they recorded a vital 4-2 win away to Chelsea on Wednesday night.
The Gunners will be desperate to continue that winning run against the Red Devils, who announced on Thursday that Ajax boss Erik ten Hag will take over the managerial reigns from Ralf Rangnick next season.
The Dutch coach is expected to make major changes to United's squad this summer, with a number of high-profile players likely to depart Old Trafford. With that being said, football.london details three current United stars Arsenal could potentially target at the end of the current campaign.
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Paul Pogba
Six years ago Paul Pogba re-joined the Red Devils for a then world-record fee of £89million just four years after leaving them for Serie A giants Juventus. However, his second spell with the club has been a rollercoaster one, to say the least.
The Frenchman's form has been patchy, with some controlling displays often marred by his defensive frailties as well as controversial comments from his agent Mino Raiola. Pogba's deal in Manchester is set to expire in less than three months and it he is widely expected to leave the club on a free transfer this summer.
Whilst a move to the Emirates Stadium does seem rather unlikely, it could be worth Arsenal enquiring with the Frenchman's entourage, especially when you consider that he would fit perfectly into Arteta's favoured 4-3-3 system.
Edinson Cavani
Another player that looks likely to leave United on a free this summer is veteran centre-forward Edinson Cavani. The Uruguay international has struggled with numerous injuries recently but with Arsenal in need of two frontmen this summer, signing Cavani as a back-up to a younger, more expensive striker makes a lot of sense.
The Gunners currently have an extremely young team and 30-year-old forward Alexandre Lacazette appears likely to depart the north Londoners when his deal expires this summer, leaving a spot for a mature striker such as Cavani.
Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford was finally beginning to fulfil his potential under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's stewardship, notching 34 goals and assists across all competitions during the 2019/20 campaign. However, the England international's career has undoubtedly stalled over the last 12 to 18 months.
Rashford has scored just four Premier League goals this term and his recent performances have been largely uninspiring, with some reports claiming that he is keen to move on from United at the end of the season. A move to Arsenal could revitalise his career, with the prospect of developing alongside countrymen Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka a potentially exciting prospect for the 24-year-old.
