Man Utd player tipped to join rivals Arsenal after being axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe
An outgoing Manchester United player has been tipped to join Arsenal in a shock summer swoop.
The Red Devils announced their summer clear-out on Wednesday, releasing a total of seven players.
They remain in contract talks with both Tom Heaton and Jonny Evans but among the notable names of the list were Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane, whose deals have both expired.
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The pair said their farewells at Old Trafford after the win over Newcastle last month, while Varane signed off by helping the United beat City in the FA Cup final at Wembley.
Sides in Saudi Arabia have been linked but former Arsenal full-back Bacary Sagna believes his old side should make a cheeky approach.
Sagna saw his compatriot at the Champions League final and thinks he would be a shrewd addition and give extra cover for William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes at the heart of Arsenal's defence.
“I actually think Raphael Varane would be a brilliant signing for Arsenal," he told Coin Poker.
"He would be perfect cover for either [William] Saliba or Gabriel & could step into the team when either of those players needed a rest or if they were to get injured.
“Varane would be a perfect fit for the vibe of the club because of his winning mentality & personality. I saw him a couple of days ago at the Champions League final, he still has that desire & competitiveness to play at the top level for a few more seasons. As an addition to the squad, I think he would be perfect.
Sagna also thinks United should make a move for another United star, advocating a transfer for Marcus Rashford after a disappointing season which saw him left out of England's Euro 2024 squad.
"I would love to see Marcus Rashford at Arsenal," he added.
"I think if you added Rashford to Arsenal’s attack, with the pace that he has, Arsenal would destroy the opposition.
"Adding Rashford to an extremely talented squad would be a frightening prospect for Arsenal’s rivals.
"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."
The last player to leave United for Arsenal was Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who joined as part of the swap deal with Alexis Sanchez.
Academy graduate Danny Welbeck also signed for Arsenal from United in 2014.
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Topics: Arsenal, Raphael Varane, Man Utd
Josh Lawless