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Arsenal are reportedly plotting a raid on Manchester United to sign Marcus Rashford after they wanted another player from their rivals.<\/p>\n
Rashford\u2019s future is uncertain heading into the summer because it remains to be seen whether Barcelona will sign him permanently from Man Utd<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Having contributed 13 goals and 14 assists in 46 appearances for Barcelona this season, the England international has certainly done enough to earn a permanent move for \u00a326m.<\/p>\n However, Barcelona\u2019s renowned financial issues could block a move, potentially forcing Rashford<\/strong> to consider alternatives<\/span>.<\/p>\n And Arsenal are said to be among Rashford\u2019s options, with head coach Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta expected to target reinforcements in wide areas this summer.<\/p>\n READ: Carrick pragmatism a safer bet for Man Utd than another philosophy manager<\/strong><\/p>\n According to a report from The Daily Mail<\/em>Arsenal and Bayern Munich are currently \u2018monitoring Rashford\u2019s situation\u2019 at Barcelona, while the versatile forward holds the \u2018key\u2019 to Man Utd\u2019s possible move for AC Milan star Rafael Leao.<\/p>\n The report claims: \u2018United cannot commit to signing another left winger while Rashford\u2019s situation remains up in the air despite assessing a number of options such as Leao. The 26-year-old Portugal international is valued at between \u00a350-60m by AC Milan, who are prepared to sell him this summer amid interest from Liverpool and Arsenal.<\/p>\n \u2018The other key positions that United want to strengthen are left back, central defence and a back-up goalkeeper.\u2019<\/p>\n The same report from The Daily Mail<\/em> claims Arsenal were among the contenders to sign Mainoo before his recent re-emergence under Michael Carrick at Man Utd.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Manchester United top scorers against Big Six: Mbeumo already second in current squad<\/strong><\/p>\n Under former boss Ruben Amorim, Mainoo\u2019s future at Man Utd looked bleak, with the talented midfielder barely playing and being linked with clubs across Europe.<\/p>\n However, Mainoo has returned to prominence under Carrick and has recently signed a new long-term contract, committing his future to Man Utd.<\/p>\n But Mainoo\u2019s situation would have been very different had Amorim remained in charge at Man Utd, with The Daily Mail<\/em> revealing that the Gunners were \u2018keen\u2019 to secure his services.<\/p>\n It is noted that Arsenal were the leading Premier League club in the race to sign him.<\/p>\n The report explains: \u2018Besides Napoli, who were Mainoo\u2019s preferred destination for a loan move, Confidential understands Arsenal were at the front of the queue of Premier League clubs waiting to see how the situation played out.<\/p>\n \u2018Mainoo stayed and the Gunners will be one of the clubs competing with United in the midfield market this summer.\u2019<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Man Utd: Ratcliffe wants to \u2018reward\u2019 Carrick with Real Madrid transfer as first three signings are \u2018chosen\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\nArsenal were ready to sign Kobbie Mainoo<\/h2>\n