Tottenham are planning to bring in attacking reinforcements in the coming months.
Tottenham have continued to impress in recent games as they look to turn their fortunes around in the Premier League under Thomas Frank. The Lilywhites have done well to secure positive results, starting with an unexpected 2-2 draw against Newcastle United away from home. That performance was followed by strong home displays against Brentford and Slavia Prague, where the North Londoners registered back-to-back wins.
But there are still some glaring issues in the squad that need to be addressed if Spurs want to sustain this good form. The primary one among them is the lack of a natural left winger in the squad. The Lilywhites do have Wilson Odobert, who is currently playing in that position for Thomas Frank, but the Frenchman is still young and learning his trade at N17, with the club viewing him as a long-term investment.
Tottenham are interested in signing Marcus Rashford in the coming months.
Tottenham are interested in signing Marcus Rashford in the coming months.
Beyond Odobert, there are not many options available for Thomas Frank. The Danish tactician has also tried using Brennan Johnson on the left flank, but the Welshman has struggled to make an impact from that side of the pitch. He has been inconsistent in the final third this season, making it difficult for Frank to rely on him as the first-choice left winger throughout the campaign.
Tottenham keen on landing Barcelona star Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal
Tottenham are keen to bring in attacking reinforcements next summer as they look to take the next step under Thomas Frank at N17. Recent reports suggest the Lilywhites have identified Barcelona forward Marcus Rashford as a potential candidate to strengthen the attack moving forward. The Blaugrana are not planning to sign the England international permanently due to financial constraints, giving the North Londoners a strong chance of landing him if they can reach an agreement with his parent club, Manchester United.
Bryan King, however, remains unconvinced about signing the 28-year-old as Spurs consider making a move in the coming months. Speaking to Tottenham Hotspur News, King delivered a rather harsh verdict, highlighting Spurs still not having found the right centre-forward despite splurging £165m:
“I wouldn’t have him. For me, he’s too similar to Richarlison or Dominic Solanke. They need a new centre-forward, but I’m not sure he’s the man for Tottenham. He should have stayed at Villa. I think he had a good season there, but why he never thanked them and stayed there, I don’t know.”
The ex-Spurs scout added:
“Where’s his loyalty? Is he going to show that to Tottenham? They’ve spent £165m on forwards, Tel, Solanke and Richarlison, and they still haven’t got a centre-forward. I don’t think Rashford is the answer. They’re scraping around for players.”
King claims that Rashford is more of a centre-forward with a similar profile to players Spurs already have in the squad. He also argues that the England international cannot be trusted to stay loyal, pointing out that he did not even consider remaining at Aston Villa despite the club helping him revive his career last season. The Lilywhites have already spent heavily on players who have yet to prove themselves, and according to King, that trend will continue if they believe Rashford is the answer to their attacking issues.
Is Marcus Rashford mis-profiled by Tottenham?
If Tottenham are viewing Marcus Rashford as the solution to their centre-forward problems, then they should avoid targeting the England international. The 28-year-old has played the majority of his games as a left winger this season. He has effectively replaced Raphinha in the squad by producing impressive numbers and offering significant threat from wide areas.
In just 21 matches this season, Rashford has scored six goals and provided eight assists. These are strong figures for a player aiming to keep his World Cup hopes alive. Spurs would benefit from signing him next summer as a replacement for Wilson Odobert in the squad. He cannot operate as a centre-forward for extended periods, but the North Londoners could certainly use his explosive pace and elite dribbling ability on the flanks.