Exclusive: Man United target Bayern’s Pavlovic with Rashford as potential makeweight
Manchester United are exploring a potential swap deal involving Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlovic and Marcus Rashford, CaughtOffside has been told.
The Red Devils’ recruitment team believes that the young midfielder would help solidify the centre of the park in Ruben Amorim’s system. However, PSR restrictions mean there is a limited budget available for the summer window.
Rashford is one of the club’s top earners and is currently on loan at Aston Villa. However, there is uncertainty surrounding whether the Midlands club will activate the £40 million clause in his deal to make his stay permanent, with the side battling their own financial issues.
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Rashford has hit the ground running at Villa, making an immediate impact since his loan move from Man United. The 27-year-old has looked sharp and dangerous in his first two appearances under Unai Emery.
His departure from Old Trafford in January followed months of speculation, with several top European clubs, including Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, and Barcelona, keen on signing him.
Man United are believed to view the young midfielder as a key figure they could build their squad around in the coming years.
However, they are also well aware that prying him away from Bayern won’t come cheap, as the German giants are expected to demand a significant transfer fee. Even with the offer of Rashford, Man United know they will have to pay a supplementary fee.
Although he started getting regular starts under former Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel, the midfielder recently told AZ’s Maximilian Koch (via @iMiaSanMia) how grateful he is for Kompany’s approach to managing both the team and individual players. “He’s great for us players because he’s obviously been through almost all the situations himself as a player.
“Especially when you’re injured, he talks to you a lot and makes you feel you’re still part of the team,” he explained. “It was certainly an exciting year. I’m very happy that I came back quickly after the injury and was able to play again. I’m very grateful for the year 2024.”
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Football transfer rumours: Man Utd plot Rashford Bayern swap; Chelsea ready Torres bid
90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world…
Manchester United are exploring a summer swap deal involving Marcus Rashford and Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic. (CaughtOffside)
Arsenal and Liverpool have been contacted about a potential summer deal for Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong. (TBR Football)
Manchester City are preparing to axe eight first-team players if they receive suitable offers this summer – Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Bernardo Silva, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Ederson and Kyle Walker, currently on loan at AC Milan. (Mirror)
Liverpool have offered Darwin Nunez to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid as they look to cut their losses on the Uruguayan striker. However, neither side have made a firm move to sign him. (El Nacional – Spain)
Chelsea are readying a bid of €30m (£24.8m) for Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, ahead of potential permanent exits for Joao Felix and Christopher Nkunku. (Fichajes – Spain)
Tottenham Hotspur could look to revisit their interest in Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman following his falling out with manager Gian Piero Gasperini. (GIVEMESPORT)
Liverpool are hoping to persuade Valencia into selling central defender Cristhian Mosquera, allowing him to join goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili at Anfield. (El Nacional – Spain)
Real Madrid have joined the race to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, having been impressed by his ability to play on both wings. (Fichajes – Spain)
Barcelona is the preferred destination of Lille striker Jonathan David, who is also of interest to Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. (Fichajes – Spain)
Man Utd have joined Inter and Barcelona in the race to sign River Plate’s 17-year-old sensation Franco Mastantuono. (Inter Live – Italy)
Newcastle United are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface, who saw a January transfer to Al Nassr collapse when Jhon Duran the Saudi Pro League moneybags instead. (BILD – Germany)
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti remains keen on reuniting with Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite. (Mirror)
Pep Guardiola wants Man City to pursue a move for Athletic Club and Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon. (El Nacional – Spain)
Liverpool are determined to beat Arsenal to the signing of Norwegian teenage midfielder Sverre Nypan. (Football Transfers)
Aston Villa are considering a move for former Juventus and Everton striker Moise Kean, a scorer of 15 Serie A goals for Fiorentina this season. (CaughtOffside)
Juventus are willing to listen to offers in the region of €90m for 19-year-old wonderkid Kenan Yildiz. (Fichajes – Spain)
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have contacted the representatives of Atletico Madrid’s Pablo Barrios, indicating a willingness to offer him a substantial contract offer to join. (El Nacional – Spain)
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