Although Ralf Rangnick did not have any other strikers available, the England international has not had the ideal season at Old Trafford, and there will undoubtedly be questions about his long-term future after he failed to make the starting line-up against Leicester City at the weekend.

Manchester United has been Rashford's home for his whole professional career, but it appears that it is the proper moment for him to explore a new environment, and Thomas believes Arsenal, under Mikel Arteta, could be the ideal fit.

Players go through slumps, as Thomas said to CaughtOffside. "Rashford has been in the limelight for a long time." It is important to remember that Manchester United as a whole is not in fantastic shape, so he is not completely to blame." They don't have a steady structure or line up, therefore it's difficult for them to get things started.

In that case, perhaps it's time for him to get a fresh start, albeit a lot will depend on who takes over as manager of Manchester United next season." In terms of why Rashford would be associated with the club, I believe what Arteta is constructing makes a lot of sense. He is youthful, plays two or three positions, and is well-versed in the league."