Borussia Dortmund increases efforts to sign Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford during the January transfer window

Marcus Rashford’s uncertain future at Manchester United has taken a new twist, with Borussia Dortmund reportedly increasing their interest in the 27-year-old England international.

The speculation comes after Rashford’s recent admission that he is ready to leave his boyhood club.

Rashford’s Struggles at Manchester United

Rashford has found himself sidelined under United’s current manager Ruben Amorim, appearing in just one matchday squad over the past month.

His bombshell interview last month revealed his growing discontent, making it clear that his time at Old Trafford might be nearing its end.

While AC Milan and Barcelona have shown interest in the winger, Borussia Dortmund appears to be leading the race.

Dortmund’s Winter Transfer Plans

German outlet Bild reports that Dortmund, managed by Nuri Sahin, is eager to bolster their squad during the January transfer window.

Sitting 10th in the Bundesliga and struggling after selling Donyell Malen to Aston Villa, the club is actively pursuing reinforcements.

Rashford is high on their list of potential recruits.

The report suggests that Dortmund has already held significant discussions about bringing Rashford in on a loan deal, reminiscent of their successful loan acquisition of Jadon Sancho from United last season.

Kevin Schade as a Preferred Target

Despite their interest in Rashford, Dortmund reportedly favors Brentford winger Kevin Schade.

The 22-year-old, who previously played in the Bundesliga with Freiburg, has been on the club’s radar, although no deal has materialized.

If Dortmund fails to secure Schade, they are expected to intensify their pursuit of Rashford.

AC Milan’s Interest and Challenges

Meanwhile, AC Milan remains in the mix for Rashford. Zlatan Ibrahimovic, now an advisor for the club, confirmed Milan’s intentions.

“I know Marcus well; I played with him when he was young.

It’s not an easy operation, but we haven’t spoken to him yet,” Ibrahimovic stated.

Milan faces its own challenges due to Serie A’s registration rules.

Italian teams can only sign two non-EU players annually, with a bonus slot for English or Albanian players.

With interest also in England star Kyle Walker, Milan will need to prioritize their targets carefully.

Dortmund’s Chase for Renato Veiga

Borussia Dortmund is also reportedly pursuing Chelsea defender Renato Veiga.

The versatile 21-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Basel in the summer, has struggled for Premier League game time, making just one start this season.

Veiga has, however, been a regular in cup competitions, including Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League and domestic cup runs.

Chelsea appears reluctant to let Veiga leave on loan, preferring a permanent transfer instead.

This stance complicates Dortmund’s hopes of acquiring the young defender, who has also attracted interest from Wolves, Bournemouth, Stuttgart, Napoli, and Juventus.

Rashford’s Next Steps

As speculation swirls, it remains unclear where Marcus Rashford will land if he departs Manchester United.

With Dortmund and Milan leading the race and Barcelona still a possibility, Rashford’s future could hinge on the decisions of clubs navigating complex transfer market dynamics.

For now, his situation remains one of the most intriguing storylines of the January transfer window.

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