Bayern Munich have emerged as serious contenders to sign Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford this summer transfer window.
Reports suggest the German champions are confident they can get a deal done for the 28-year-old England international.
Rashford has no future at Old Trafford, with Manchester United actively looking to move him on after a difficult period at the club.
The forward spent last season on loan at Barcelona, where he registered 28 goal contributions during his time with the Spanish champions.
Barcelona held an option to make the transfer permanent for €30 million, but the Catalan club has so far failed to follow through on that agreement.
Bayern Munich are now preparing a €25 million offer, looking to capitalise on Rashford’s uncertain situation and snap him up at a reduced price.
Rashford has also been offered to Arsenal, meaning Bayern face potential competition if they do not move swiftly to secure his signature.
The player himself is keen to resolve his future quickly and would likely view a move to a club of Bayern’s stature as an attractive proposition.
However, a significant obstacle remains in the form of squad depth, as Bayern are already well stocked in their attacking unit heading into the new season.
Luis Diaz has been a key performer for Bayern on the left flank, the position where Rashford is most comfortable and most effective operating.
It is difficult to see the club dropping the Colombian international to accommodate Rashford, which raises serious questions about his potential playing time.
Rashford will not want to accept a bench role after his time at Barcelona, making regular starts a likely condition of any agreement he signs.
Bayern Munich remain one of the most attractive destinations in world football, offering the chance to compete for major honours on multiple fronts each season.
Whether they can convince Rashford that he will get sufficient opportunities in the starting lineup could ultimately determine whether this deal gets done.
