Will Bayern snatch Flick’s top target away? | OneFootball

In their search for reinforcements, FC Bayern is reportedly showing interest in a player highly desired by former FCB coach Hansi Flick at FC Barcelona.

FC Bayern could cross paths with an old acquaintance on the transfer market this coming summer. According to Caught Offside, the German record champions are interested in Marcus Rashford—the attacking player whom Hansi Flick is eager to keep at his new club, FC Barcelona.

The 28-year-old Englishman is currently on loan at Barça from Manchester United and has made an impressive comeback in Spain. With 13 goal involvements in 14 competitive matches under Flick, Rashford is among the most in-form wingers in Europe. It’s no surprise, then, that the Barça coach is pushing hard for a permanent signing of his desired player.

According to information from Caught Offside, FC Barcelona has a purchase option set at 35 million euros. However, given the club’s precarious financial situation, even this amount could become a problem. Flick is said to be pushing internally to activate the option, but the English international’s salary presents additional difficulties for the Catalans.

Is the Marcus Rashford topic gaining momentum at FC Bayern?

Rashford is reportedly willing to make financial concessions to stay in Barcelona. According to the report, both sides are already working on a contract that would include a reduced base salary but higher performance-related bonuses. Nevertheless, if Barça fails to secure the financing, the club risks losing its in-form loan player—and that’s precisely when FC Bayern would be ready to step in.

Rashford was already linked with the Munich side last summer. Back then, a transfer fell through because Manchester United and Bayern couldn’t agree on the transfer terms. Now, the topic could gain momentum once again. The attacker no longer features in United’s plans, and a sale is considered likely.

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In addition to Bayern and Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, and Arsenal are also reportedly interested, according to Caught Offside. However, the Munich club is considered particularly attentive, as they have been closely monitoring the player’s development since his arrival in Spain.

Rashford himself reportedly prefers to stay in Barcelona. Only if no agreement can be reached regarding his salary would the other interested clubs come into play—first and foremost, FC Bayern.

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