Marcus Rashford staying at Man Utd 'unlikely' as former star opens up ahead of Arsenal FA Cup clash
The 27-year-old could depart Old Trafford in the January transfer window
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Marcus Rashford is 'unlikely' to stay at Manchester United but remains a 'fantastic footballer', according to former Red Devils star Tomasz Kuszczak.
The England international has been frozen out by Ruben Amorim, having toiled over the past 18 months.
United are open to selling Rashford, with Napoli, Juventus, Arsenal, Como and AC Milan all emerging as potential suitors.
Many have been quick to criticise the 27-year-old, who netted 30 goals across all competitions less than two years ago.
Marcus Rashford is 'unlikely' to stay at Manchester United but remains a 'fantastic footballer', according to former Red Devils star Tomasz Kuszczak
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Kuszczak, speaking exclusively to GB News via 888sport, insists that Rashford remains 'fantastic' despite his falling stock.
But the three-time Premier League winner thinks Rashford is 'unlikely' to stay, despite the talent he clearly possesses.
"Marcus is a fantastic footballer. You see what he has done over the years for Manchester United," he said.
"He has top quality, there is no doubting his talent whatsoever. Scoring 30+ in a season for Manchester United, many big goals as well, I am a big fan.
"The current situation isn't great for any one and the sooner it is resolved, the better for everyone. I hope he can stay, but it does look unlikely."
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United were the dominant force in England during Kuszczak's time at Old Trafford, with the club shining under Sir Alex Ferguson.
Fast-forward to now, their empire has fallen with the Red Devils a shadow of the side they once were.
Kuszczak, discussing their plight, said: "When I played for Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United it was like a family.
"Everyone was 100 per cent committed at every stage of the week, training and matches and we knew what we had to do.
"As soon as you went through the door, you understood what it meant to play for Manchester United and we are all united together as a group."
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Amorim has plenty of work to do to get United back to challenging for the biggest and best trophies on offer.
Yet Kuszczak has liked what he's seen from the former Sporting Lisbon coach so far, even though results have left much to be desired.
"Yes, Amorim absolutely has a huge job on his hands, but he is a good young coach, and he has to be backed to turn it around at Manchester United," he insists.
"His comments align with me from my time at Manchester United that you must have the right attitude in every aspect of representing the club.
"It's in the past now, Erik always stated he won trophies and did with FA Cup and League Cup in his tie at the club.
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Tomasz Kuszczak won three Premier League titles during his time at Man Utd
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"It's frustrating that he couldn't get the team to perform week in week out in the Premier League."
On Sunday, United will face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the FA Cup.
The showdown has the makings of a classic but pressure is building on Mikel Arteta, who has one just one trophy in five years.
Arsenal were poor in midweek as they crashed to a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup, with some calling for the Spaniard to go.
But Kuszczak says Arteta has done a 'great job' so far - while also acknowledging how hard it can be to secure silverware.
Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim is currently preparing for Sunday's match with Arsenal
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"It's not a team I played for, but you have to say Arsenal are challenging for the title and from where they were when he joined, he is going a great job," said the former Poland goalkeeper.
"They need a trophy and get over the line and once they do, they could win many more.
"But for now, it's the hardest part as Arsenal have come so close a few times."