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‘Special’: Gary Lineker believes Arsenal, Newcastle & West Ham target is a ‘brilliant footballer’

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Southampton at Old Trafford on February 12, 2022 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
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According to 90min, Arsenal, Newcastle and West Ham are all interested in signing Marcus Rashford, as he considers his future at Manchester United.

What’s the story?

Well, 90min believe the England international is unhappy at Old Trafford, due to a lack of starts under Ralf Rangnick.

So far this season, Rashford has only made nine Premier League starts, while also making nine appearances from the bench.

Arsenal, Newcastle and West Ham have all been alerted to the situation, as the 24-year-old hopes to hold talks with those in charge at Manchester United.

90min add that Atlético Madrid are also interested in Rashford, who sees his contract expire in June 2023 – however, the Red Devils hold an option to extend his deal by 12 months.

Gary Lineker loves the Arsenal, Newcastle and West Ham target

England's forward Marcus Rashford carries a note during the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England at the Wembley Stadium in London on July 11, 2021. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / POOL / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Whoever signs Rashford would have the seal of approval from Gary Lineker.

The BBC Match of the Day host appears to love the Manchester United No.10, having waxed lyrical about him on a number of occasions.

Back in 2017, Lineker called Rashford a “special” forward after he scored in a 2-0 win over Chelsea.

More recently, the 61-year-old eulogised over the Manchester-born attacker when speaking on the Match of the Day Top 10 show.

Lineker said: “He’s a wonderful human being and a brilliant footballer. Super talented. I love him when he plays on that left hand side and goes at players and makes things happen.”

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United scoring goal during the Premier League match between Brentford and Manchester United at Brentford Community Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
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Evidently, Lineker has a lot of respect for Rashford.

He would be an interesting signing for Arsenal, Newcastle or West Ham.

Clearly, Rashford has a huge amount of talent, but things just seem to be going a bit stale at Old Trafford.

If he doesn’t turn his fortunes around soon, then it could be time for a fresh start at another Premier League side.