Arsenal have reportedly initiated contact with Manchester United over a possible January deal for Marcus Rashford.

Arsenal have approached Manchester United over a potential deal for Marcus Rashford, according to reports in Italy. United are open to selling Rashford this month after he publicly indicated in December that he is looking to leave Old Trafford in order to find a ‘new challenge’.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is set to complete his first signing for the club, with a left-back set to land at Old Trafford.

A stunning report claims Arsenal have contacted Man Utd over the signing of Marcus Rashford, while a second source claims a permanent deal - which is United's preferred outcome - is on the agenda