The whispers from the Allianz Arena have grown into a steady hum. According to information gathered by GoalZaza, Bayern Munich are increasingly confid...
The whispers from the Allianz Arena have grown into a steady hum. According to information gathered by GoalZaza, Bayern Munich are increasingly confident of prising Marcus Rashford away from Old Trafford this summer in what can only be described as a bargain deal for a player of his calibre. The 28 year old forward, currently on loan at Barcelona after a difficult campaign in Manchester, looks set to become the centrepiece of a fascinating transfer saga.Let's be honest about what this represents. Rashford is not a player who should be available on the cheap. Yet the reality at Manchester United is that the hierarchy have decided his future lies elsewhere. The club are actively looking to sell, and when a seller is motivated, the price drops. Bayern, ever the opportunists in the market, smell blood. They know that a fleet footed attacker with Rashford's blend of direct running and tactical flexibility could be the final piece in their puzzle, especially if they lose a wide man or two this window.Will Rashford rediscover his clinical finishing under the tutelage of Vincent Kompany The German giants certainly believe so. They see a player who, when allowed to operate in space and with confidence, can terrorise any low block in the Bundesliga. His loan spell at Barcelona showed flashes of brilliance but lacked consistency. Perhaps a return to a club that demands dominance every week is exactly what he needs to reignite that fire. Or is he simply another cautionary tale of a talent that peaked too soonThe sheer cheek of Bayern's confidence here is worth noting. To land a 28 year old England international in a bargain deal would be a masterstroke of financial and sporting planning. For United, it is a painful acceptance that their academy graduate is no longer part of the project. It is squeaky bum time for the Old Trafford boardroom, because getting this right or wrong will define their summer window. One thing is certain: this story has plenty of legs left to run.Rashford's next move is not just a transfer; it is a referendum on his entire career trajectory. Bayern are betting he can reach the summit once more. The rest of us will be watching, notebooks in hand.
