Manchester United star Marcus Rashford could be on his way out of Old Trafford sooner than expected, according to reports - with Bayern Munich now thought to have taken an interest in the England international, who has been called 'world-class' for his exploits by teammate Rasmus Hojlund in the past.
Rashford left United on loan for Aston Villa back in January, rekindling his Premier League form after being frozen out of the first-team by Ruben Amorim - and the boss has supposedly given the green light for their academy star to move on to the Bundesliga champions in the latest rumour looming over the speedy attacker.
Report: Bayern 'Eyeing Move' for Marcus Rashford This Summer
The Man Utd winger looks set to move on from Old Trafford
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The report by German outlet BILD states that Bayern are interested in Rashford this summer, despite the forward being set to return to Old Trafford after spending the second half of last season on loan at Villa.
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The Villans couldn't agree a deal to bring Rashford to Villa Park, having failed to qualify for the Champions League, with Barcelona previously thought to be his preferred destination if he was to exit Old Trafford.
But his return to his home ground may not last long, with Rashford being unlikely to be included in Amorim's plans next season, having not featured for the club since the Manchester derby on December 15.
The report adds that Bayern's interest in Rashford was merely speculation just months ago, but that has now become 'serious' and there is a genuine chance that the Wythenshawe-born star moves to Bavaria in the coming months alongside compatriot Harry Kane.
Bayern are now 'actually looking' at the 27-year-old, who looked back to his best in the west Midlands for Villa with two assists in four Champions League games, two goals and three assists in 10 Premier League games, and three goal contributions in three games in the FA Cup for Unai Emery's men.
Bayern could be looking for someone who plays on the left-wing after Leroy Sane's departure to Galatasaray, having been interested in Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams and AC Milan star Rafael Leao, and with United only wanting £40million for Rashford, it could be a deal worth doing for Vincent Kompany.
Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 01-07-25.
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