Just in: Arsenal and Bayern Munich set sights on hugely-surprising swoop for £35m Man United star

Arsenal and Bayern Munich have reportedly begun sizing up potential moves for Marcus Rashford this summer.According to MailSport, the two in-form clubs are ‘monitoring’ the on-loan Manchester United star’s uncertain situation as Barcelona mull over whether they will activate his £26 million buy clause. 🚨 UTD CONFIDENTIAL 🏆 No awards night despite CL boost🎯 Ederson among midfield targets🌇 Casemiro favours Miami move🏟️ Dismay over Youth Cup final venue💥 Another Toon raid🟥 New kit a salute to ’77? w/ @NathSalt1 #mufc https://t.co/QPjfA5DHmD via @MailSport — Chris Wheeler (@ChrisWheelerDM) May 5, 2026DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL STRETTY NEWS APP FOR ALL THE LATEST UPDATES & BREAKING NEWS – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYUnited can capitalise on external Rashford interest while Barcelona drag their heelsShould they eventually decide against it, it could pave the way for Arsenal and Bayern to test United’s resolve and snap up the forward. Marcus Rashford scored his third goal in his last four LaLiga games for Barcelona.🔥 pic.twitter.com/rOk7oKVORL — Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) April 25, 2026In that case, United would also likely increase their price tag for Rashford, who is valued at £34.5m by Transfermarkt.Want more Stretty News coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustRashford’s priority is to stay with Barcelona long-term, having enjoyed a new lease of life over in Catalonia. Appearances Goals Assists 46 13 14 Rashford’s record for the BlaugranaHowever, the ball is in their court to meet the Red Devils’ demands, which were firmly outlined all the way back in July 2025 when he made the switch.It’s difficult to imagine the Carrington graduate representing a direct Premier League rival like Arsenal; he did spend a season on loan with Aston Villa, but it goes without saying that they’re not viewed in the same bracket as the likes of the Gunners, Liverpool and Manchester City.INEOS already plotting swoop for Rashford replacement in form of Rafael LeaoMail’s report adds that Rashford’s prospective sale would then pave the way for United to firm up their interest in Rafael Leao. #mufc are interested in Rafael Leão, with players like Marcus Rashford, Manuel Ugarte, and Joshua Zirkzee could be offered to AC Milan in a player-plus-cash swap deal. Milan would consider negotiations above €50m but prefer a cash-only deal over a swap [@Gazzetta_it] pic.twitter.com/XuR1X2P3ni — utdreport (@utdreport) April 29, 2026INEOS are keen to strengthen the position anyway, but even more so when Rashford’s exit becomes permanent.They have identified Leao, 26, as a proven option who might not break the bank in comparison to other targets around his age, with AC Milan expected to demand in the region of £50-60m to facilitate the Portugal international’s departure.