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Arsenal urged to sign Marcus Rashford in a swap deal

By on August 13, 2026

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Former Arsenal defender Lee Dixon has urged his old club to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford in a swap deal involving Myles Lewis-Skelly.

Following Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli’s inconsistent performances over the last few seasons, the Gunners have prioritised revamping the left flank this summer.

After selling Trossard to Besiktas, Arsenal have purchased Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge. However, with Martinelli’s existing deal set to run until next summer, speculation surrounding his future has been emerging.

So, Mikel Arteta’s side want a new left-winger. Initially, they attempted to purchase Morgan Rogers, but Chelsea have managed to win the race.

Arsenal even tried to finalise an audacious swoop for Vinicius Junior as he entered the final year of his contract. However, he has now decided to stay at Real Madrid by signing a fresh term.

Meanwhile, during a recent interview (via the Mirror), Dixon has urged Arsenal to sign Rashford in a swap deal involving Lewis-Skelly, with the 19-year-old linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent days.

The former defender admits that Rashford is an inconsistent player, but he believes Arteta would be able to bring the best out of the forward by giving him love, which he needs.

Rashford to Arsenal

Dixon said:

“Would I swap them (Myles Lewis Skelly and Marcus Rashford)? You know what, I probably would. And that’s nothing against Myles Lewis-Skelly; it’s about giving him the freedom to go and expand his game elsewhere. With Marcus Rashford, he’s a player who needs an arm around his shoulder, and Arteta would be great for him.

“Give him that love, give him the freedom to play on that left side, and yeah, I’d like to see him in an Arsenal shirt. I have my reservations about whether he’s consistently a top-class player, but based on what Arsenal have in the squad now, he’d be a good addition.”

After falling out with ex-United manager Ruben Amorim, Rashford initially joined Aston Villa on loan in January 2025 before signing for Barcelona on a season-long loan move last summer.

The 28-year-old mainly featured as a rotational option under Hansi Flick; still, he showed glimpses of his qualities, helping his side win La Liga and Supercopa de España last season.

After impressing at Camp Nou, Rashford secured his place in England’s World Cup squad. However, the Blaugrana decided not to sign him permanently.

So, he has returned to Man Utd. Rashford is a talented player and is currently at the prime stage of his career. Therefore, he might be a shrewd acquisition for Arsenal should they eventually opt to secure his services before the September 1st transfer deadline.