Marcus Rashford: the full picture

Spurs want Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon is 'likely' to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen, plus more. Marcus Rashford has emerged this Saturday as one of the stories drawing attention in Zimbabwe.

Key facts

• Spurs want Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon is 'likely' to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen, plus more.
• Spurs want Marcus Rashford if they stay up, Anthony Gordon is 'likely' to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen's situation.
• Tottenham have shown a "genuine interest" in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, if they avoid relegation amid reports Barcelona have doubt about making the England international's loan permanent. (Sport - in Spanish), external.
• Bayern Munich have no plans to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United in the summer transfer window, even if they miss out on Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, according to a German journalist.
• Former Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann says he would target Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona, rather than Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United, to strengthen the club's attack.

What we know

Going deeper, Spurs want Marcus Rashford if they stay up, Anthony Gordon is 'likely' to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen's situation.

On the substance, Tottenham have shown a "genuine interest" in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, if they avoid relegation amid reports Barcelona have doubt about making the England international's loan permanent. (Sport - in Spanish), external.

Beyond the headlines, Bayern Munich have no plans to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United in the summer transfer window, even if they miss out on Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, according to a German journalist.

More precisely, Former Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann says he would target Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona, rather than Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United, to strengthen the club's attack.

It is worth noting that Bayern Munich NOT interested in Marcus Rashford deal.

By the numbers

At this stage, For Gordon, who could slot in on the left wing or serve as a backup to centre-forward Harry Kane, Bayern would probably need to pay around €80 million in transfer fees.Rashford could also fill both roles and would cost significantly less.

On a related note, the German record champions should "100 per cent" pursue Rashford, Hamann stressed on BetKing, adding, "I love this player and think he's brilliant." Rashford's ability to slot in anywhere in attack is a major asset.

Going deeper, If I were Bayern Munich, I would have much preferred him (Rashford, ed.) to Anthony Gordon," explained Hamann, who played 143 competitive matches for FCB in the 1990s.

On the substance, Whether cash-strapped Barcelona will exercise that option remains to be seen, and Rashford's long-term future at United—where he is under contract until 2028—remains uncertain.

What they're saying

“But if Newcastle want the full fee up front, then things are getting complicated.”

The wider context

On a related note, Regarding Rashford potentially being an alternative to Gordon for Bayern, Falk noted: “It is NOT TRUE: Bayern could turn their attention to Marcus Rashford if a deal for Anthony Gordon falls through.

Going deeper, Barcelona have the option to make Rashford’s loan deal permanent for €30million (£26m) in the summer transfer window.

On the substance, while Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona and the Spanish giants themselves want to keep the 28-year-old, the Catalan club do not want to pay €30m (£26m).

Beyond the headlines, Barcelona reportedly want to keep Rashford on loan for next season or pay a fee lower than €30m (£26m) to get a deal done this summer.

More precisely, Bayern were interested in Rashford last summer before he joined Barcelona on loan, as reported by The Sun on July 1, 2025.

The bottom line

• The German record champions should "100 per cent" pursue Rashford, Hamann stressed on BetKing, adding, "I love this player and think he's brilliant." Rashford's ability to slot in anywhere in attack is a major asset.
• While Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona and the Spanish giants themselves want to keep the 28-year-old, the Catalan club do not want to pay €30m (£26m).
• It is "increasingly likely" 25-year-old England winger Anthony Gordon will leave Newcastle in the summer. (Athletic - subscription required), external.