Tottenham Hotspur continue to look for a new holding midfielder for the second half of the campaign.
Tottenham Hotspur continue to look for a new holding midfielder for the second half of the campaign.
Marcus Rashford still faces an uncertain future as Tottenham lurk around for his signature
Tottenham are keen to bring in additional attacking reinforcements in the winter as the club looks to turn its fortunes around in the Premier League. The Lilywhites are struggling to create meaningful chances in the final third due to the limited attacking options available to Thomas Frank. The ongoing injury crisis at N17, combined with several players being out of form, has put the North Londoners on the back foot.
The recent match against Arsenal highlighted the club’s struggles in front of goal. Spurs failed to create any clear opportunities, finishing the game with just 0.07 XG. This underlines how much the Lilywhites are lacking firepower up front and reinforces the need to add a top-quality attacker in the upcoming transfer window.
Tottenham are interested in signing Marcus Rashford in the coming months.
With Richarlison inconsistent and linked with a potential January exit, it is no surprise that the club will look to bring in a replacement in the coming weeks. The recent £100m cash injection from the Lewis family will also give Spurs the financial freedom to spend big and pursue a high-profile signing for the second half of the campaign.
Tottenham must look at signing Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal
Tottenham need a versatile player who can operate either up front or on the left wing. That is why the club were interested in signing Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford in the summer. They viewed him as an ideal fit for Thomas Frank’s system and someone who could play a key role in the long-term project. However, the England international rejected a move to North London and instead chose to join Barcelona on loan.
Recent reports suggest Barcelona are unwilling to make Rashford’s loan permanent by paying the £26.2m option in his contract. Aware of this situation, Spurs have renewed their interest and are open to exploring a deal if the player is willing to move to North London midway through the season.
John Wenham has now urged the club to push hard for the England international and ensure he arrives at N17 in the coming months. Speaking to Tottenham News, Wenham said,
“Of course, if he’s available. There are only so many strikers you can have. I think it would be decent value for any Premier League club. To get someone with the experience that he’s had for £26m would be great.”
The Lilywhite Rose owner added,
“There’d be no danger to the deal as well. He’s a good player, but it’s about getting him in the right frame of mind, that’s the only worry. I would have thought £26m isn’t a bad amount to spend on a player of his quality.”
Wenham believes that signing a player of Marcus Rashford’s calibre for just £26m would be a superb piece of business, especially considering how inflated the market has become. He argues that the England international’s Premier League experience would serve him well at N17, but stresses that getting him into the right mindset will be crucial to unlocking his best form.
In a market where attackers are routinely sold at premium prices, Spurs would be making a smart investment by pursuing a ready-made talent for a relatively modest fee. Rashford’s resurgence at Barcelona has been impressive, with the forward scoring six goals and providing seven assists in just 17 matches this season, proving he remains one of the most dangerous attackers around when he is in form.
So, it remains to be seen whether the North Londoners make the move for him in the coming weeks. Will he end up at N17 in a surprise turn of events? Only time will tell.