Marcus Rashford is primed for the Manchester United exit door, with Tottenham keen on the England international.
Rashford has no future at Old Trafford amid reports that Ruben Amorim does not see him as part of his long-term plans.
However, several sub-plots are set to influence where the 27-year-old will play his football next season, with Tottenham watching the future of Liverpool star Luis Diaz.
Diaz to play significant part in Rashford’s future
Rashford is waiting for offers to leave Man United, but a move is set to gather pace in the coming weeks.
The United academy product is estimated to be earning £300,000-a-week in wages, which will likely be a sticking point for several interested parties.
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However, it is believed United would subsidise Rashford’s wages to enable him a move out of the Lancashire club.
Furthermore, former Lilywhites scout Bryan King told Tottenham News that Rashford would have to take a pay cut to join Spurs.
With Diaz and Rashford on Barcelona’s shopping list, it seems that the Colombian will be integral to Tottenham’s chances of signing the 27-year-old.
Diaz is a priority for Barca while Rashford is the most credible alternative behind the winger, according to Foot Mercato (6 July).
However, Spanish outlet AS (5 July) has noted that Diaz could cost around £60million, while the tragic death of Diogo Jota makes him an impossible target.
The French publication reports that Rashford is a cheaper option and that a loan-to-buy option could be an avenue.
Rashford looking increasingly likely for Barcelona over Tottenham
With Barcelona’s transfer targets proving difficult to secure, Rashford may be the only option for the La Liga club.
Nico Williams looked at one time to be heading to the Spanish champions, but instead opted to stay at Athletic Bilbao.
As previously mentioned, a deal for Diaz has so many complications and now does not feel like the right time for him to leave Anfield.
That leaves Rashford, who would be a simpler target to secure despite his hefty wages at United.
Tottenham will have to wait and see how Barca play their cards, and if they do not go for Rashford, then Spurs would surely be his destination.