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

Speaking after the Brighton game, Amorim was asked about Rashford’s availability, especially in the light of United’s awful form, but suggested that he had no interest in usin

The Manchester United squad for Sunday's FA Cup clash with Arsenal have travelled down to London - but there was no sight of Marcus Rashford amid speculation he could leave the club this month

Rashford has now not played for United in over a month after once again failing to make the matchday squad for Sunday's FA Cup victory over Arsenal, despite Amorim confirming he had overcome the illness which kept him out of the previous game against Liverpool.

AC Milan have since emerged as the frontrunners to wrap up a temporary agreement, with Rashford’s brother and agent, Dwaine Maynard, travelling to Italy for initial talks with the Serie A giants on Wednesday.