Bayern Munich are genuinely interested in Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford.
The England international has been returned to Old Trafford following his loan spell with Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.
The reigning Bundesliga champions are keen on adding a left-sided winger to their ranks following Leroy Sané’s free transfer exit to Galatasaray.
Rashford would represent an intriguing option, having already played 230 games on the left flank in his career.
Bayern are interested in Premier League star Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford looks down at a ball he's controlling.
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It is our understanding here at CF Bayern Insider that Rashford’s name has appeared on Bayern scouts’ so-called “longlist”.
However, it should be clear that the 27-year-old is not the top option on the list. The United man currently finds himself behind top candidates like Bradley Barcola (22), Nico Williams (22), Rafael Leão (26), and Luis Diaz (28).
The Red Devils are open to parting ways with the footballer and said to be demanding around €45m [£38.6m] for his services.
We have heard that Bayern have yet to open talks with Marcus Rashford or the Premier League club over a potential transfer.
Manchester United are prepared to sell Rashford
The attacker’s relationship with United is strained, to say the least!
Erik ten Hag’s replacement, Ruben Amorim, has already made it quite clear where he stands on the academy graduate’s future in Manchester.
A somewhat underwhelming loan spell with Aston Villa – where Rashford registered five Premier League goal contributions in 10 games – is unlikely to change any minds at Carrington.
Games Goals Assists Minutes per goal contribution
41 (2,440 minutes) 11 9 122
* Marcus Rashford stats from the 2024/25 season (all competitions), via Transfermarkt
Indeed, as David Ornstein has confirmed for The Athletic, the United man is now open to an opportunity abroad.
Barcelona has been speculated about as a potential destination, but the Blaugrana are going full steam ahead for Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.
As such, a move to another foreign suitor, like Bayern Munich, looks a comparatively more likely scenario.
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