Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly face an uphill task to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Marcus Rashford is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The Lilywhites are keen on reinforcing their offensive unit in the summer transfer window in the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Manchester United misfit. However, UEFA Champions League qualification will be necessary for the North London club to land the resurgent English international.
Aston Villa can seal a permanent deal for the Englishman for £40 million in the summer transfer window. However, the player and the West Midlands club are yet to take a final call on whether their association will continue beyond the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Manchester United misfit is keen on joining Barcelona.
The Marcus Rashford renaissance
Marcus Rashford has resurrected his stuttering fortunes since joining Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 season in the winter transfer window. The 27-year-old has amassed four goals and six assists in 17 appearances across all competitions thus far for the West Midlands club, becoming an instant hit at Villa Park.
Meanwhile, the English international has piqued the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe with his exploits for Aston Villa. Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur are among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Manchester United misfit will decide on his future after the 2024/25 season ends.
What next?
Marcus Rashford dreams of joining Barcelona in the summer transfer window, and he is eager to embark on an adventure outside England. The Blaugrana can do with a player like Rashford amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres. So, the Manchester United outcast is a viable target for Barcelona.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, the North London club will likely part ways with Richarlison in the summer transfer window. In addition, the Lilywhites do not plan to seal a permanent deal for Timo Werner after his loan spell ends. So, Rashford is an option worth considering for Tottenham. However, the London giants need to qualify for the UEFA Champions League to tempt the 27-year-old Englishman.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa can seal a permanent deal for Rashford for £40 million in the summer transfer window. However, it is unclear how much Manchester United will demand to part ways with the English international if Barcelona and Tottenham approach them in the coming months.
