ARSENAL could be able to line up in three unique ways if they sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.
The England forward has revealed he is ready for a “new challenge” after falling down the pecking order under Ruben Amorim.
United’s new boss insists he wants to keep Rashford at Old Trafford.
But the versatile winger is on an eye-watering £325,000-a-week package.
And with Sir Jim Ratcliffe making no secret of his desire to cut back on spending, Rashford could be heading off sooner rather than later.
There are sure to be plenty of suitors available depending on United’s asking price.
Paris Saint-Germain are among foreign teams who have long-term interest in Rashford.
But should he stay in the Premier League, Arsenal could end up being his ideal home.
Mikel Arteta has transformed the Gunners from has-beens into title contenders.
Their resilient style of play relies on moments of magic from superstars like Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka – something Rashford has in spades.
And should the 27-year-old make the move to north London, Arsenal could be able to fit him into three systems.
The Gunners tend to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Kai Havertz leading the line while being supported by Odegaard and Saka.
Arteta currently has a number of options to fill the final attacking spot on the left, including Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli and Chelsea loanee Raheem Sterling.
But the position would likely open up immediately for Rashford should he join Arsenal.
The 2022/23 campaign saw him slam home 30 goals from that position.
And should he rediscover that form at the Emirates, it would surely be a game-changer for the recently goal-shy Gunners.
A variation of that system could also see Rashford slot in as a striker.
Arteta sometimes prefers a technical dribbler like Martinelli or Trossard out wide.
And Rashford’s speed could make him a preferable option to the rangier Havertz through the middle.
Arsenal are also no strangers to an all-out attack when they are in desperate search of a goal.
A 4-2-4 formation has occasionally been used when chasing a game.
And that could see Rashford take up a position as the left-central forward, giving him support to the left as well as two options on the right.