Borussia Dortmund have not given up hope of securing the services of Manchester United's exiled striker Marcus Rashford, with the Bundesliga club even considering a permanent move. tRANSFER according to a report in Germany.
Rashford has been on the sidelines in the eye of an ever-expanding transfer storm this winter. United manager Ruben Amorim appears to have lost faith in the England international, who has not featured for his boyhood club for a year. Europa League draw with Viktoria Plzen on December 12.
Over the following month, Rashford has attracted interest from across the football landscape. Saudi Arabia's advances have been avoided while Spain – and Barcelona in particular – is thought to be the gamer's dream destination. However, one of Germany's historic giants could provide a safe haven for Rashford to rediscover his best form.
Dortmund first have registered their interest in early January. Despite the striker's high wages and advances from AC Milan and Barcelona, the thrifty Bundesliga side are still seriously considering a move for the 27-year-old. BILD.
The German publication claims that talks between Dortmund and United have begun and the team is in tenth place Bundesliga table halfway through the season are also discussing a permanent deal as they look to address what has been a disastrous campaign to date.
Rashford's representatives they are also thought to be pushing for a final sale, with a figure of around £40m suggested. While Milan and Barcelona have only been linked with six-month loan deals so far, Dortmund could have the funds needed to finance a full transfer following the departure of Donyell Malen.
The disruptive Dutch striker was signed by Aston Villa on Tuesday for an initial fee of £19m, freeing up some money and a place in the front line for Rashford, who has grown increasingly reluctant to venture anywhere other than his preferred left-back role.