Marcus Rashford of Manchester United has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur
The swell of frustration is beginning to be felt at Old Trafford. Manchester United fans are watching every managerial move with a sidelong glance, and the lack of sales is raising murmurs. The 25/26 season is already on the calendar, and the first game against Arsenal at home on 17 August marks the starting point.
The excitement to see new faces is still intact, although the wait is dragging on. The market offers opportunities, but the days are passing, and Amorim’s team needs to let go of ballast to oxygenate the squad. Anxiety is growing as rumours swirl about players who could say goodbye.
Marcus Rashford is among those names. According to Tottenham News, financial expert Dan Plumley sees it as viable for Tottenham Hotspur to fund his transfer. Plumley stresses that Spurs’ wage bill is still below 50% of their turnover, which opens up scope for a deal of this calibre. In addition, the London club will have extra income from their presence in the Champions League. Isaac Seelochan of the Manchester Evening News argues that Rashford’s departure looks inevitable this summer. The striker no longer counts for Amorim, and United are asking for £40 million.
Dan Plumley feels that Tottenham have the resources to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United
In our view, the key question is whether this transfer will actually happen. The financial fit does not represent a wall for Spurs, who have always managed their resources with discipline. Plumley is not ruling anything out: with the Champions League in the bag, there is money to take on high wages. However, the total investment forces one to look beyond Rashford’s wages. We are talking about a player who, despite his decline, maintains his international cachet.
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If Tottenham are willing, they could pay around £40 to £50 million including bonuses, variables and commissions. Even so, we see it difficult for Daniel Levy to break his salary structure for a profile that is in the doldrums. Another unknown is whether Rashford would adapt to the ideas of Thomas Frank, who demands collective sacrifice and a high tempo. He is dreaming of a move to Barcelona.
We can’t imagine United strengthening a direct rival with no guarantee of paying back every euro. If Rashford decides to stay in England, Tottenham could offer him a new lease of life and the chance to reinvent himself. Otherwise, his destination should be a foreign league, where the media pressure is not so suffocating. In the end, it looks like we will see moves, but we won’t bet my coffee on Rashford celebrating goals in a Spurs shirt this season.