The 27-year-old has been dropped from the squad by manager Ruben Amorim and his failure to get playing time under the Portuguese manager has made the player express his desire of a move away from Old

Marcus Rashford could be living his final days as a player at Manchester United, his boyhood club. Scrutiny regarding Rashford's future has surrounded him for the better part of the last year. Now, it seems like his departure is closer than ever.

However, with his squad stretched by the packed festive schedule Amorim has returned the 27-year-old to the bench for the meeting with Newcastle at Old Trafford. Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund and Amad Diallo were named as starters in attack.

Arsenal are considering a move for Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson in the January transfer window, according to reports. It is thought that the Gunners are keen to bring in a new wide attacker and forward with Ferguson now added to the list of their potential targets.

Ruben Amorim has reminded Marcus Rashford that he has a “big responsibility” to help turn Manchester United’s fortunes around amid his continued omission from matchday squads. Rashford was initially dropped for the 2-1 victory in the Manchester derby on December 15,