Tottenham Hotspur are exploring a deal to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford ahead of the summer transfer window, according to insider Mick Brown, speaking to Football Insider.
Rashford struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford after Ruben Amorim arrived through the door and was subsequently sent on loan to Aston Villa for the second half of the season. The England international has flourished since joining the Midlands club, and his future is up in the air as he prepares to return to United this summer.
It's unclear whether Villa will look to sign Rashford, previously called 'world-class' by teammate Rasmus Hojlund, on a permanent deal just yet, but it certainly wouldn't be a surprise if they did, considering his form for the club this season. If they opt against securing his signature, other clubs could enter the race to sign him from United.
Tottenham Interested in Signing Marcus Rashford
He might not be keen on the move
Speaking to Football Insider, former scout Brown has suggested that Tottenham are looking into what it would take to sign Rashford in the summer transfer window. Unfortunately for Spurs, Rashford, who reportedly earns around £300,000-a-week, might not be interested in the move with the English attacker wanting to play Champions League football...
“Tottenham are looking into what it would take to sign Rashford. But they have to make a decision about what direction they’re going in. You can’t just throw a load of players in and hope it works, they need to find some stability and I don’t think that’s what Marcus would give them. From what I hear, he’s not convinced by that move either. He wants to be playing Champions League football and competing at the highest level."
Tottenham do have a chance of competing in Europe's elite club competition next season, but they will have to win the Europa League this term. Ange Postecoglou's side face Bodo/Glimt in the semi-final, and a win will see them meet either Manchester United or Athletic Club.
The Athletic's David Ornstein recently reported that Rashford will likely miss the remainder of the season due to picking up a hamstring injury. The United loanee won't require surgery, but he's in a race against time to feature for the Villans again.