Tottenham have been handed a major blow in their efforts to sign Marcus Rashford this summer, according to the i Paper, as the Manchester United ace is not currently open to join the club.
It comes as Spurs have been linked with the winger as a potential option to improve the forward ranks, as talks continue over the signing of some key players up front.
Savinho has emerged as a top target once again, after last summer's interest, with talks being held over a potential £60 million deal for the Brazilian.
There is also interest in Cody Gakpo, who offers slightly more experience. Then there's Rashford, who is available on the market, but he has seemingly made his mind up over a deal in North London.
Marcus Rashford Makes Tottenham Decision
While Tottenham have outlined Rashford as a transfer target for this summer, a deal for the forward appears tough, as the i Paper reports that the England international isn't keen on a move to the club.
It's stated that the 28-year-old doesn't want to join another Premier League club, despite his previous success in the division, as he looks for an exit outside of England.
It follows on from Rashford's successful loan spell at Barcelona, which saw him become a useful squad option for the club, where he could enjoy his football once again.
However, the Blaugrana opted against a permanent deal to sign the Man United star, who had a permanent clause in his loan move, with a move for Anthony Gordon going through instead.
Barcelona are claimed to be open to another loan move for Rashford, though the Red Devils prefer an exit in the region of £40 million, which could drop to £25 million in the coming weeks.
It means Tottenham will miss out on a move, unless the player's stance changes in the near future. That said, it will save the club on wages.
Rashford Wage Boost
Tottenham's move for Rashford would've been expensive in the long-term, not due to the transfer fee, but due to the likely wages the club would have to take on.
The Man United star earns £325,000-a-week, according to reports, and Tottenham are seemingly willing to pay that wage if they can get a deal over the line.
It's a monumental amount that would smash through the current wage structure for the Lilywhites, as they look to invest even more in the market.
However, with Rashford seemingly turning down the possibility of moving to Tottenham and other Premier League clubs, that may save the club a huge amount that can be invested elsewhere in the squad.