Former Arsenal defender, Bacary Sagna, has encouraged the club to make a move for Marcus Rashford and Rafael Varane claiming such a signing would represent a statement of ambition.
Rashford managed just eight goals in all competitions across a disappointing season for United last term, a severe drop in form which saw him lose his place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad ahead of this summer’s European Championships.
Arsenal have been linked with Rashford in recent weeks, with Mikel Arteta keen to bolster his attacking options.
Sagna believes the Gunners should test United’s resolve for the two-time FA Cup winner this summer.
“I would love to see Marcus Rashford at Arsenal. I think if you added Rashford to Arsenal’s attack, with the pace that he has, Arsenal would destroy the opposition,’ the former Arsenal, Manchester City and France full-back told CoinPoker.
“Adding Rashford to an extremely talented squad would be a frightening prospect for Arsenal’s rivals.
“Rashford is so quick. I think Arsenal having Rashford would enable Arsenal to have more variety in attack and I would love to see Gabriel Jesus and Marcus Rashford in the same team, pressing with so much intensity.
“It would be a brilliant capture and I think there is room in the squad for a player of Rashford’s ability because Gabriel Jesus won’t be able to play every game and Kai Havertz can also play in a number of roles.
“Rashford joining Arsenal would be a wonderful signing for the club and a real statement of ambition.”
One player definitely on his way out of Old Trafford this summer is Raphael Varane, with the 31-year-old centre-back bidding farewell to United upon the expiration of his contract.
According to Sagna, Varane would be a ‘brilliant signing’ for Arsenal, providing ‘perfect cover’ for William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes at the heart of Arteta’s defence.
“Of course, Raphael Varane would be a good addition for a leading Premier League club because he’s a top player. He has such a wealth of experience and has won so many trophies during his career.
“I played with him for France. He is a fantastic player with a lot left to offer because he is only 31 years old.”
