Great move for both parties: Scholes names which one of United’s sworn enemies Rashford should join

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Marcus Rashford could be a fine fit at Arsenal. The Red Devils are looking to offload the English forward, who spent last season on loan at Barcelona. Rashford was a prominent figure in United’s starting XI after breaking into the first team under former manager Louis van Gaal in the 2015/16 season. However, the player’s troubles began after Ruben Amorim took charge at Old Trafford in November 2024. The Portuguese head coach developed a frosty relationship with the Englishman and oversaw his temporary departure to Aston Villa in January 2025. An impressive loan spell at Villa Park failed to improve Rashford’s situation, and he joined the Catalans on another temporary deal. The 28 year old was outstanding for the LaLiga champions last season, registering 14 goals and 14 assists, and helping them win the league and the Supercopa de Espana. However, Barcelona have so far been reluctant to trigger a €30 million option to sign him permanently. With reports suggesting that the Catalans are plotting a cut-price move, Rashford’s future remains uncertain ahead of the summer. The Englishman, however, is not short of admirers. Rashford is proven in the Premier League Rashford has registered 89 goals and 42 assists in 297 appearances in the Premier League, making him a lucrative target for English clubs as well. Appearances (Sub)297 (76) Goals89 Assists42 Attack xG80.93 xA26.25 Touches in the Opposition Box1,320 Penalties (Scored)11 (9) Hit Woodwork18 Free Kicks (Scored)50 (52) Crosses (Completed %)314 (15%) Possession Passes (Completed %)6,416 (79%) Long Passes (Completed %)318 (58%) Corners Taken117 Physical Minutes Played20,116 Dribbles (Completed %)925 (46%) Duels Won994 Aerial Duels Won152 Defence Total Tackles153 Interceptions64 Blocks12 Discipline Red Cards1 Yellow Cards24 Fouls164 Offsides129 Own Goals0 Source: Premier League website. Recent reports have suggested that Chelsea and Arsenal are among his suitors, although Newcastle United have distanced themselves from the player. The Gunners are looking to further improve their attack after a disappointing defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final. Rashford’s Premier League pedigree is likely to appeal to Mikel Arteta as well, and Scholes has now provided his views on the matter. Rashford’s United return unlikely Scholes was recently part of a conversation on The Good, The Bad & The Ugly podcast, where Arsenal’s interest in Rashford was discussed. When pressed on the matter, the Ginger Prince responded: “That would be a great move, a great move for both parties. I think Arsenal would be a great move for him and the club.” Amorim’s departure and the subsequent appointment of Michael Carrick have generated talk about the English forward’s possible return to the Theatre of Dreams. Rashford previously worked with Carrick during former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign, further fuelling speculation of a reunion. However, Scholes suggested that the Red Devils no longer want the player to return, adding: “No, it very rarely happens, a big player like that going to a big club and then coming back. They very rarely come back and I don’t think United will really want him back.” Final Thoughts United will be reluctant to strengthen a direct rival by allowing Rashford to make the move to the Emirates. Meanwhile, the player reportedly has his heart set on a move to Camp Nou, which could also have a bearing on his future. A recent report relayed by The Peoples Person suggests that the Red Devils are ready to accept Barcelona’s reduced proposal for the Englishman, which could finally put an end to this saga. Featured image Mike Hewitt via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Deepungsu Pandit Deepungsu has been a Manchester United fan since 2000. In his playing days, he was an attacking midfielder with a proclivity for the back heel. Right now, however, he prefers to operate as a regista. Deepungsu has been writing about the Red Devils, Football, and other things since 2009. He has worked for over seven years with Sportskeeda, writing football reviews, opinions and news articles. Deepungsu also maintains a blog, The Thinking Me, where he writes about life and things that interest him. His favourite Manchester United player is Paul Scholes.