Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterThe 28-year-old forward faces a highly uncertain future upon returning from the 2026 World Cup with England.Having spent the past two seasons out on loan, first a brief stint at Aston Villa followed by a resurgent year with LaLiga champions Barcelona, Rashford has not played for his boyhood club in years.Despite his 28 goal contributions in Spain, Barcelona have so far opted against triggering their �26 million permanent purchase option, instead finalising a reported 80 million (�69m) deal for ex-Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon.Marcus Rashford to Arsenal? Don't rule it outGordon's arrival in Catalonia effectively ends Rashford's time at the Camp Nou, while his reported �325,000-a-week wages mean Man United are keen to offload him permanently.Reflecting on the situation, Brown believes the psychological gap created by Rashford's multi-year absence changes how a move to Emirates Stadium would be perceived compared to past betrayals. You may like Marcus Rashford's Barcelona contract agreement revealed, with Manchester United star finally set to leave: report Arsenal given green light for Marcus Rashford deal, as Mikel Arteta admits weakness in his side: report What Anthony Gordon to Barcelona really means for Marcus Rashford as Manchester United return beckons "Would it hurt to see Marcus Rashford in an Arsenal shirt next season? Yes and no," Brown stated. "Hes already played for Aston Villa and Barcelona so it wouldnt feel like hed be going straight there, and thats a little bit different. Hes not played for Manchester United for a good few years."Danny Welbeck leaving [Man] United to join Arsenal was the one that hurt because he was so young and I dont think he wanted to go. It was down to Louis van Gaal.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over."I think it would be a little bit different for Marcus. It'd be weird to see him in an Arsenal shirt but I thought that when I saw him playing for Aston Villa too."With Gordon occupying his favoured left-wing berth abroad and Michael Carrick building a new era in Manchester, a permanent move to North London could provide the clean break Rashford needs to reignite his Premier League career.Wes Brown was speaking to Compare.bet, who offer the latest Betting Sites.TOPICSMarcus RashfordWes BrownArsenalManchester UnitedPremier LeagueJoe DonnohueSocial Links NavigationSenior Digital WriterJoe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.
