Bayern Munich locked in battle with Barcelona for Manchester United star: Reports
Bayern Munich are battling Barcelona in the race to sign Manchester United's Marcus Rashford, according to Fichajes.net. The English forward has been a shadow of his former self of late and the Red Devils are apparently considering his exit.
The Premier League giants are planning for a fresh start under Ruben Amorim, who took charge at Old Trafford last month. The Portuguese head coach is expected to make multiple changes to his squad in 2025 as he works to get Manchester United back to the top.
Among the players who could be axed is Rashford, who has seven goals and three assists from 24 games this season. The Premier League giants are apparently willing to let him go for just £40 million, even though he is under contract until 2028.
Rashford's homegrown status means that a sale can be logged as pure profit in the books, which will help Manchester United adhere to FFP norms. Barcelona are keeping a close eye on the situation as they prepare for life after Robert Lewandowski.
While the Polish striker has plundered in 23 goals from 22 games this season, he will turn 37 next August. The Catalans are eyeing multiple candidates to eventually take his place, including Viktor Gyokeres and Jonathan David.
The LaLiga giants are apparently enticed by the chance to sign Marcus Rashford for a nominal fee. However, Bayern Munich could ruin Barcelona's plans.
Will Barcelona and Manchester United fight for a Spanish defender in 2025?
Manchester United and Barcelona are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Alvaro Carreras, according to A BOLA (via Sport Witness). The Spanish left-back initially joined Benfica in January this year on loan from the Red Devils.
His move was made permanent this summer and the player has been pretty impressive so far. Carreras has registered two goals and two assists from 21 games across competitions for the Portuguese side this season.
His efforts have forced Manchester United to take note. The left-back position remains a bane for new head coach Ruben Amorim, with Luke Shaw back on the treatment table.
The Premier League giants apparently have a €20 million buyback option in the Spaniard's contract, which they are looking to exercise next year.
However, Barcelona and the player's boyhood club Real Madrid are looking to ruin the Red Devils' plans. Carreras could be tempted to turn down a move to Old Trafford in favor of a return to Spain.