Bayern Munich are looking at Marcus Rashford as an alternative to Luis Diaz
Manchester United have experienced months of doubts, changes and complicated decisions. The arrival of Ruben Amorim to the bench removed the base of players who seemed untouchable. The case of Marcus Rashford illustrates this internal shake-up well. He was always seen as an emblem of the club, the boy from the youth academy who lit up Old Trafford when excitement was low. But his inconsistency and recent tensions with Amorim have left cracks that seemed impossible a couple of years ago. Today, Rashford’s name is back in the rumour mill, but not because of a renewal, but because of the possibility of a move to one of Europe’s giants. We all follow United earlier reported that Rashford still wants to move to Barcelona.
Now, according to Christian Falk, a German journalist close to Bavarian circles, Bayern Munich have reactivated their interest in the Englishman. The German club had already shown admiration for the Englishman’s versatility, capable of playing both on the wing and as a centre-forward. For a long time, United blocked any talks, considering Rashford too valuable a symbol to transfer.
But the reality has changed. After a loan spell at Aston Villa, where he scored four goals and provided six assists in 17 appearances, Rashford seems convinced he needs a new lease of life. Bayern are still keeping an eye on Luis Diaz, but if that avenue closes, the Englishman would fit the role. The door to Old Trafford, once closed, no longer seems so ironclad.
How would Rashford’s versatility benefit Bayern Munich’s attacking strategy compared to their pursuit of Luis Diaz?
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But should Manchester United listen to a serious offer for Rashford? On the one hand, reconciliation seems distant. Amorim does not seem willing to give him a preferential role, and Rashford, despite shining at Villa, shows no signs of wanting to fight for space in a system that does not favour him. Selling him would free up the wage bill, make way for new talent and close a chapter that, while romantic, has worn thin.
Bayern would gain a versatile player with pace, and a nose for making the difference against tight defences, something that Luis Diaz also offers, but in a more predictable way. The big difference is that Rashford can play inside, something that Kompany would know how to take advantage of to move pieces between Müller, Musiala and Sané.
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The split with Amorim shows that United must let go when a player no longer fits in, regardless of his history. Rashford is not the teenager who dazzled against Midtjylland. He is a professional who needs to feel important and confident. For him, the Bundesliga would offer less media pressure and a highly demanding environment, but with a more open style, ideal for his dribbling and diagonals.
United, for their part, should armour themselves with a fair price. Not to give away a valuable asset, but not to hold on to him until his motivation withers. If Bayern fail in their bid for Diaz, the 27-year-old could be the player who revitalises a forward line in need of fresh legs. For both, an agreed and transparent transfer would close a cycle well. The red shirt will always bear his name, but his future calls for another colour and another stadium. We all follow United earlier reported the compromise that Manchester United are willing to make to get £40m.