Arsenal and Chelsea Clarify Their Positions on Signing Marcus Rashford

Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly exploring options to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, as uncertainty remains over his future at Barcelona.

Rashford is keen to secure a permanent deal with Barcelona after a successful season‑long loan at the Nou Camp.

Former United manager Ruben Amorim approved Rashford’s move to Aston Villa last season and has reiterated that he is free to leave this summer.

During his loan, Rashford helped Barcelona win La Liga and reach the later stages of the Champions League, scoring 14 goals and providing ten assists.

Barcelona officials have praised Rashford and indicated an interest in activating a clause that would allow them to sign him permanently for about £26 million.

That agreement is now in doubt following Barcelona’s purchase of Rashford’s England teammate Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for £70 million.

While Barcelona is still considered open to negotiating a deal for Rashford, the signing of Gordon has significantly reduced the likelihood of that happening.

A return to Manchester United appears unlikely, even with Ruben Amorim’s departure and Michael Carrick’s reinstatement as manager at Old Trafford.

If a move to Barcelona does not materialise, Rashford will have many alternatives, as numerous domestic and international clubs are said to be interested in the 28‑year‑old.

According to the Daily Mail, Rashford’s representatives believe that both Arsenal and Chelsea would be interested in a transfer if the terms are favourable.

Newly crowned Premier League champions Arsenal are prepared to back Mikel Arteta again in this summer’s transfer window, with at least one new forward expected to join at the Emirates Stadium.

Chelsea is also gearing up for a busy transfer window as they look to support incoming manager Xabi Alonso after a disappointing season.