Rashford’s loan spell at Barcelona is drawing to a close, and they are unwilling to trigger the agreed-upon purchase option.
A complicated summer transfer saga is taking shape, which could present Bayern with an opportunity to offer the winger an escape route from Old Trafford to the Allianz Arena.
Rashford has enjoyed a productive season in Catalonia, registering 14 goals and 11 assists across all competitions under Hansi Flick.
The Barcelona manager has publicly approved his performances and expressed a desire to retain him beyond this summer.
Barcelona hold an option to sign Rashford permanently for €30 million, but are reluctant to exercise it.
They want to explore either a second loan arrangement or a reduced permanent fee, terms that United are currently unwilling to accept.
United must now decide whether to grant Barcelona a second loan or hold out for a permanent sale, a decision that could directly determine whether Bayern enter the conversation in earnest.
The German champions have been monitoring Rashford’s situation, although their primary focus has been on signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United.
The priority for United is straightforward. Rashford is valued at around £40m, and the club are determined to secure a permanent departure rather than sanction another loan.
