Tottenham Hotspur could sign Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford this summer, with an offer in the region of £30 million expected to be enough to seal a prospective deal, according to talkSPORT.
Rashford enjoyed a relatively productive stint on loan at Barcelona last term, netting 14 goals and registering 11 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions. Despite this, La Blaugrana opted against purchasing the 28-year-old permanently, instead moving for the player's international teammate Anthony Gordon, in a deal that came to £69 million with Newcastle.
This has left Rashford in limbo, with his dream move no longer on the cards, and a return to the fold at Old Trafford not said to be on the table.
Arsenal have been linked with a shock move for the Englishman, although it now appears a different North London club could be leading the charge to land the wide forward.
Marcus Rashford Could Make Shock Spurs Switch
Rashford and United have cut ties completely, and thus, the player's representatives and the north-west club are looking for a solution for him this summer.
Arsenal have long been mooted as a potential suitor for the divisive winger, but talkSPORT correspondent Alex Crook doesn't believe Mikel Arteta would approve signing a player who doesn't fit into his dressing room culture at the Emirates.
Instead, Crook has revealed that he 'could see' Rashford ending up signing for the Gunners' North London rivals, Tottenham.
“I think if he goes anywhere in London, I'm keeping an eye on Tottenham," he told talkSPORT.
“I could see that deal happening. Roberto De Zerbi believes that he can get the best out of Marcus Rashford.
"When you say a cheap deal, I think probably an offer of £30million will be accepted by Manchester United, but you have to factor in he's on £325,000 a week at Old Trafford, and doesn't seem too willing to take a pay cut."
Tottenham Should Avoid Marcus Rashford This Summer
Spurs have spent big on their defence and midfield already this summer, adding the likes of Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke to Roberto De Zerbi's ranks for a combined £237 million.
Thus, the Lilywhites might be looking for a market opportunity as they attempt to bolster their attack. Given Rashford could be available for as little as £30 million, Spurs would be forgiven for viewing the England international as a potential bargain signing.
However, when you factor in his enormous wage package, which Crook alluded to, then the player looks rather expensive all of a sudden. Combine this with his age and the fact that he'd likely want a lengthy contract, and the deal becomes somewhat unappealing.