Man Utd plot STUNNING Rashford swap transfer for Bayern Munich wonderkid

Suraj Radia

21 Feb 2025 18:30 GMT
3 min read

Manchester United are reportedly exploring an ambitious transfer that would see Marcus Rashford move to Bayern Munich this summer in exchange for one of the German side’s brightest wonderkids.

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United are set to continue operating under tight constraints after posting more losses this week, particularly with Ruben Amorim’s side set to miss out on European football altogether.

The Red Devils will be required to sell high earners and deadwood before making significant purchases, which has led to the club considering creative ways to battle their PSR limitations.

According to CaughtOffside, United have identified Bayern’s Aleksandar Pavlovic as a young option who could help ‘solidify’ the midfield and become a key figure Amorim could build his squad around in the coming years.

However, United are aware that prying Pavlovic away from Bayern won’t come cheap, which has led the club to prepare an offer featuring Rashford and a fee in order to get around their budgeting issues.

Rashford is currently on loan at Aston Villa, who have a buy option of more than €40 million on the 27-year-old, and has impressed in his first two appearances for the club, seemingly encouraging United of a market to sell him if he returns to Old Trafford in the summer.

© IMAGO - Aleksandar Pavlovic is highly-rated by Bayern Munich.

Do Man Utd have a chance of signing Pavlovic?

Bayern are not believed to be looking to sell Pavlovic, particularly if Joshua Kimmich fails to extend his contract, which is due to expire at the end of the season.

The 20-year-old is considered a regular starter under Vincent Kompany but injuries have limited him to just 14 Bundesliga appearances this season.

Current ETV

Aleksandar Pavlovic

DM (C)

Bayern

Aleksandar Pavlovic

DM (C)

Bayern

ETV Range

€62.2M - €76M

However, Bayern have already agreed to sign Hoffenheim midfielder Tom Bischof when his contract expires in the summer and they are also keen on new additions such as Florian Wirtz.

Kimmich’s renewal, combined with the arrival of Bischof and any other signings, may limit Pavlovic’s game time and potentially see the German international consider his options.

Bayern’s interest in Rashford also remains to be seen – the German side were among the teams reportedly considering a loan move in January but a formal approach never materialised and it appears unlikely that any move will be revived.