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.

Marcus Rashford could be stranded at Manchester United after one suitor entered 'advanced discussions' with an alternative target and another interested club stepped up their pursuit of a different Premier League winger,

Man Utd have made a compromise they hope will prompt one of Rashford's many suitors to make an official bid, while TEAMtalk has also learned United's stance on selling to Arsenal or Tottenham

"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.

Negotiations over the exit of Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford will resume next week after being omitted from Ruben Amorim's squad to face Brighton.

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is the subject of intensified interest from Borussia Dortmund, according to Sky Germany; AC Milans interest also remains concrete as the Serie A side try and

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

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

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.

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.

Borussia Dortmund are stepping up their pursuit of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.