The transfer news machine is running hot this summer, and Bayern Munich have emerged as the most serious suitors for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. According to TEAMtalk, the Bavarians have held positive talks with Rashford’s representatives and are preparing an opening bid of around €25 million. Barcelona are yet to trigger their €30 million option to sign the 28-year-old permanently — a clause that expires on 15 June — and United are holding firm at that €30 million figure. Bayern are quietly confident they’ll get their man.
Transfer News: Rashford, Pulisic and the Big-Money Moves Shaking Up Europe
Meanwhile, AS Roma have made their move in the Christian Pulisic stakes, asking for information on the AC Milan and USMNT midfielder, per Nicolo Schira. The 27-year-old sat out the second half against Paraguay as a precaution after taking a knock, but his future is the bigger story. Pulisic’s contract runs until 2027, with a unilateral option for a further year, yet he has been waiting months for a renewal offer. His agents have spoken with Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini, and clubs from the Premier League and MLS have also come knocking.
Furthermore, Arsenal are juggling several winger targets without letting their pursuit of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers cool. The Sun reports the Gunners are weighing up a move for Real Sociedad’s Ander Barrenetxea, 24, though they’re unwilling to meet his €70 million release clause. ESPN sources add that Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola, 23 — frustrated at missing the Champions League final — and Club Brugge’s Christos Tzolis, 24, are also on the radar, with Tzolis potentially available for €40 million.
Álvarez, Goretzka, and the Deals That Could Define the Window
In Spain, the tug-of-war over Julián Álvarez intensifies. Barcelona refuse to abandon their pursuit of the Atlético Madrid striker despite Real Madrid having already seen a €150 million bid knocked back, according to AS. The 26-year-old Argentina international has made clear to Atlético that he wants the Camp Nou move, but the Madrid club insist he goes nowhere — and certainly not to Barcelona. Arsenal are also in the mix, while PSG have reportedly stepped away.
Elsewhere, Bayern Munich are busy on multiple fronts. They are closing in on a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown — a total package worth up to €55 million — and have held talks with PSV Eindhoven over attacking midfielder Ismael Saibari. They’re also tracking Twente centre back Ruud Nijstad. On top of that, ESPN sources confirm Bayern midfielder Leon Goretzka is a target for MLS side Chicago Fire, who remain in talks with Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski — a deal described as “closing in, but not done.”
Additionally, Manchester United are prepared to spend over £100 million on two midfielders, with Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, Bournemouth’s Alex Scott and West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes all shortlisted. Brighton, for their part, have tabled a £30 million offer for Tottenham’s Luka Vuskovic, 19, who has yet to make a senior appearance for Spurs. Finally, Newcastle United have revived their interest in Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, while Chelsea have valued midfielder Enzo Fernández at £120 million to deter any approach from City.
