Tottenham Hotspur are shocking everyone with their business and ambition in the summer transfer window, as they line up another big-name signing.
Tottenham have already completed a trio of deals for manager Roberto De Zerbi after registering successive 17th-place finishes in the Premier League, with Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi arriving on free transfers to boost a leaky backline, and Jan Paul van Hecke joining to do the same in a deal worth £52m.
De Zerbi may well be happy with his defence now, especially after Pedro Porro signed a new long-term deal and with Micky van de Ven currently set to stay, although it remains to be seen what happens over the futures of Cristian Romero and Luka Vuskovic, who have both been linked with summer exits.
Attentions have turned to strengthening the midfield and attack now, with Spurs holding talks over deals to sign Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, and West Ham United star Mateus Fernandes.
De Zerbi is said to want both players to boost his central midfield next season, in what would be a huge double swoop given the duo are said to be rated around at least £185m combined by their respective clubs.
Spurs are also looking to strengthen right across the frontline too, including on the wings.
De Zerbi Pushing Tottenham to Sign Marcus Rashford
According to the i Paper, Tottenham are now plotting a shock move to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford this summer.
The free-spending Spurs are described as being determined to complete their summer business early, as they look to hit the ground quickly in pre-season and next campaign under De Zerbi.
The Italian is said to be a big fan of Rashford, and he is pushing the Tottenham hierarchy to agree some form of deal to bring the England international to London.
The north London outfit are said to be unwilling to meet the attacker's £40m release clause, they are exploring a lower offer for the 'world-class' 28-year-old.
One issue for Tottenham is that Rashford would currently prefer to join another club abroad following his loan spell with Barcelona, or return to Old Trafford to fight for his place.
Rashford is Better Than Tonali and Fernandes
While Tonali and Fernandes would clearly be brilliant signings for Tottenham, especially given how Spurs have fared over the course of the last two seasons in the Premier League, Rashford is another level altogether.
He has performed consistently for many years at the top level for United, England and now Barcelona, with his 2025-26 campaign particularly impressive.
The England international ended the season with 14 goals and 14 assists in 49 appearances on loan at the Camp Nou, with some eyebrows raised when the La Liga giants decided not to take up the buy option and sign his Three Lions teammate Anthony Gordon instead.
Rashford would be a huge upgrade in Tottenham's attack, and he has shown time and time again that he can produce magic out of nothing.
His mentality may have come under scrutiny at times during the latter years of his career at United, but last season showed the quality he has when he is happy and his mind is right.