Former Manchester United defender Wes Brown believes the club's supporters will harbour little resentment toward Marcus Rashford should the forward complete a move to Arsenal this summer.

Rashford, who came through the Manchester United academy and scored 138 goals for the club across all competitions, has been linked with a departure from Old Trafford for several months. Arsenal have emerged as one of the leading candidates to sign the England international.

Brown's take on a potential Rashford switch

Brown, who made over 360 appearances for Manchester United and won multiple Premier League titles at the club, suggested that the current atmosphere at Old Trafford has softened the fanbase's feelings toward Rashford's exit.

The former defender indicated that supporters are largely focused on the rebuilding process underway at the club, and that a transfer to a domestic rival like Arsenal would not provoke the level of outrage one might expect.

Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa — marking the first time he had represented a club other than Manchester United as a professional. The temporary switch, while short, offered a glimpse of what life beyond Old Trafford might look like for the 27-year-old.

What comes next for Rashford?

With his Manchester United future still unresolved, Rashford is weighing his options as the summer transfer window approaches. Arsenal, under manager Mikel Arteta, have been building a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title, and a proven scorer of Rashford's calibre would represent a significant addition.

Whether the move materialises remains to be seen — but if Brown's assessment is accurate, Rashford could cross one of English football's fiercest divides without igniting too much fury among the Old Trafford faithful.