MAKING A MARC
Major update on Marcus Rashford’s future as Man Utd outcast’s agent holds transfer talks with European giants
Another European club is prepared to approach Man Utd
BORUSSIA DORTMUND chiefs reportedly held talks with Marcus Rashford's representatives last week over a proposed move.
Rashford has fallen out of favour with new United manager Ruben Amorim in recent weeks.
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The 27-year-old has not featured for the club since December 12 - when he played 56 minutes against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.
He later admitted he was looking for a "new challenge" away from Old Trafford, leaving his team-mates furious.
Several clubs have since expressed an interest in signing the forward, including Tottenham, West Ham and AC Milan.
But Sky Sports reporter claims Borussia Dortmund have taken a huge step towards a potential deal.
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BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl met with Rashford's agent last week to discuss the possibility of a transfer.
The Bundesliga giants are still in the race to sign him, but it will be difficult to achieve because his demands are currently deemed too expensive.
AC Milan also remain interested, with officials prepared to approach Man Utd for talks.
Amorim gave an update on Rashford's future following United's FA Cup win over Arsenal on Sunday.
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Asked if the forward has played his last game for the club, he responded: "I don't know, We will see.
"He is a player for Manchester United, we will see, he has to work. He has to represent his club, and he loves his club, but I have to make choices.
Ruben Amorim explains why Marcus Rashford is still exiled at Man Utd despite 'wanting to play'
"I have already spoken about how I make the choices.
"It is what it is, so let's continue, let's see the next game and, like I said, I have to make a selection."
Man Utd ratings vs Arsenal as Maguire and Co dig deep to win after Dalot's moment of madness
MANCHESTER UNITED produced a heroic effort to squeeze past Arsenal and into the FA Cup's fourth round on penalties.
The Red Devils were forced to dig deep at the Emirates following Diogo Dalot's 61st minute red card.
On a freezing cold afternoon in North London, SunSport's Kealan Hughes rates and slates each United performer…
ALTAY BAYINDIR - 8
Poor punch up in the air which allowed the ball to fall nicely for Gabriel to finish.
Redeemed himself with a brilliant penalty save to keep the score level, before superbly denying Declan Rice twice.
NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI - 7
Was assured on and off the ball if unspectacular. Got his body on the line as the Gunners pushed for a winner.
MATTHIJS DE LIGT - 8
Solid in defence and kept the backline well organised. Produced the best tackle of the match on the goalline to deny Leandro Trossard a certain goal.
HARRY MAGUIRE - 8
Commanding in the air and made several key blocks but gave away the penalty which Arsenal missed to go in front.
Got away with an earlier error as he failed to clear - the ball landed at Kai Havertz's feet but he somehow skewed wide with his effort.
LISANDRO MARTINEZ - 7
Had to be on high alert to deal with the movement of Arsenal forwards but it was a task he managed well.
DIOGO DALOT - 3
Booked for a mistimed lunge on Lewis-Skelly. He followed that up with another silly, late foul on Merino with the ball about to go out of play for his second yellow. Stupid red card.
MANUEL UGARTE - 7
A firefighter all across the pitch for his side, although spent most of the match in his own half given Arsenal's dominance.
Was booked for one foul too many just before the hour mark and was lucky to escape a red card as he went head-to-head with Havertz after the penalty incident.
KOBBIE MAINOO - 6
Lively in the middle and kept a close eye on Jorginho. Looked sharp on the ball and showed some clever touches.
Should have done better to head clear before Gabriel's equaliser.
ALEJANDRO GARNACHO - 7
Always an outlet on the counter which was much needed for the Red Devils.
Made the most of a Gabriel error to burst in on goal and pass across to Fernandes to score.
BRUNO FERNANDES - 7
Was booked for throwing a trademark tantrum after claiming he was fouled on the edge of the box when lining up a shot.
Showed his class with a brilliant first-time finish which he bent around a defender into the far corner.
RASMUS HOJLUND - 3
Failed to provide the focal point that United badly needed, which meant almost every pass forward was dealt with by the Arsenal centre-halves. Was fortunate there was no VAR to take a look at his apparent elbow on William Saliba, which left the Arsenal star bloodied.
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Amad (for Garnacho, 80mins) - 6
Lively on the counter too but just lacking a bit of quality - though was outnumbered every time he got the ball.
Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 80mins) - 6
Some very clever touches when he came on and provided a presence up front at a time United badly needed it.
Toby Collyer (for Mainoo, 80mins) - 5
Showed plenty of energy but was missing quality in some areas.
Tyrell Malacia (for Ugarte, extra-time) - 6
Stuck to his task well.
Leno Yoro (for Maguire, 104) - 6
Did his job well during the closing stages of the match. Converted his penalty in the shoot-out with aplomb.
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