Bayern Munich have added Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford to their list of summer transfer targets.
United are hoping to offload Rashford on a permanent basis this summer with the forward frozen out of the first-team at Old Trafford by Ruben Amorim in December.
After a loan spell with Aston Villa during the second-half of the 2024-25 season, Rashford is eager to take on a new challenge outside of the Premier League having rejected three Premier League clubs.
The 27-year-old is eager to seal a dream move to Barcelona with his representatives meeting with Barcelona officials to discuss the move.
The Catalan giants have prioritised a move for Nico Williams, however, and while Rashford could still be an option, they are unwilling to meet United’s demands of €40million (£34.1m).
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United players are set to return for pre-season training next week with Rashford intending to return to Carrington while his future is resolved.
Reports in Germany now claim Bayern are closely monitoring the situation as they seek to bolster their own wide options this summer.
Athletic Bilbao star Williams has been their top target with Liverpool star Luis Diaz also admired at the Allianz Arena.
Liverpool are adamant the Colombia international is going nowhere this summer however while another target in Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola is also unlikely to be sold.
If all other avenues are exhausted, Bild claim Bayern could turn their attention could soon turn to Rashford.
It remains to be seen whether Rashford would be interested in a move to Bavaria, where he would link up with England teammate Harry Kane.
Rashford is one of four wingers United are eager to offload before the start of the new Premier League season.
Jadon Sancho, who Chelsea opted not to sign after his loan spell at Stamford Bridge last season, is wanted by Juventus after a proposed move to Fenerbahce collapsed last week.
Antony meanwhile remains hopeful of securing a return to Real Betis after his thrilling loan spell with the La Liga side last season.
Alejandro Garnacho is also expected to leave with Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen among the clubs interested in his services.
