Usain Bolt's comments comes when the player and his club are yet to find a solution regarding his stay at the Emirates Stadium with the star yet to extend his current deal which expires in 12 months time.
Speaking to Sport Vivo Bolt said "I know that he plays for Arsenal, he should leave.
"He would be great [at United], he's a player I've always said over that years who is great at picking the ball up and creating chances for other people. He's proven himself to be one of the best."
Bolt himself has over the years expressed his desires to play for United and he has since been allowed to train with Germany's Borussia Dortmund as he steps up bid to fulfill his dream in the near future.
"There are many things I can do," Bolt added.
"I will definitely be sticking around track and field, my charities I want to work on and I've always said I wanted to try to play football so we will see how that works out.
"You never know where it will be, but I definitely want to get a chance [at United] to see."
-Quotes by eurosport.com