Ally McCoist believes Marcus Rashford could \u2018thrive\u2019 under Mikel Arteta at Arsenal \u2013 but wonders whether a move to the Emirates can be within the Englishman\u2019s best interests.<\/p>\n
Rashford left\u00a0Manchester United\u00a0to affix Barcelona on a season-long loan deal last summer with the choice to make the arrangement everlasting for \u20ac30million (\u00a326m).<\/p>\n
Head coach Hansi Flick is anticipating the everlasting move to undergo, but recent reports in Spain suggest the deal could collapse after the Spanish giants indicated they wanted to barter a lower fee.<\/p>\n
Should Rashford not extend his stay at Barca, the 28-year-old won’t be wanting suitors if he doesn’t reintergrate back into United\u2019s first-team plans.<\/p>\n
And McCoist believes Rashford has all of the capabilities to be a pivotal player for the Gunners, who need to strengthen their options on the left wing this summer.<\/p>\n
\u2018100 per cent I could see him playing there,\u2019 McCoist told talkSPORT Bet Casino. \u2018Marcus Rashford could thrive at Arsenal.\u2019<\/p>\n
Nonetheless, the previous Rangers striker insisted that competition for places at Arsenal, combined with Rashford\u2019s promising first season in Spain, would make a move to Barcelona more enticing in his eyes.<\/p>\n \u2018They [Arsenal] would should offload first,\u2019 McCoist added. \u2018The appropriate-hand side of the attack, I\u2019m eager about Madueke, Saka, you throw in Martinelli, Trossard on the left.<\/p>\n \u2018If I used to be Marcus Rashford, I\u2019d probably want him to take into consideration staying where I’m in the intervening time.<\/p>\n \u2018I don\u2019t know what the deal is, Hansi Flick has been very complimentary about him, and he\u2019s done well when he\u2019s are available, goal returns good, assists good.<\/p>\n \u2018If I\u2019m Marcus Rashford, I\u2019m going to remain where I’m. Especially given he\u2019s going to win the league.\u2019<\/p>\n Speaking in March about making Rashford\u2019s move everlasting, Barca\u2019s sporting director Deco said: \u2018We’ve got a transparent vision regarding Rashford, and we all know what needed to be done for him to remain.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018However the matter is said to Financial Fair Play, priorities, performance, and evaluation with the coach. It\u2019s something we haven\u2019t done yet since it\u2019s not the appropriate time.\u2019<\/p>\n For more stories like this,\u00a0check our sport page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Follow Metro Sport for the newest news on ![\"Getafe](\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2273236968.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=594\")
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