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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.

Daniel Levy has been criticised for his approach to Tottenham’s summer transfer window, and his latest transfer decision may condemn him further.

The Tottenham chairman made his ambitions to win the Premier League and UEFA Europa League clear last month.

However, his recent decisions in the summer transfer window have led some to consider whether this was another false promise.

As a result, Thomas Frank could find his start at Tottenham more difficult than he first anticipated.

Tottenham are interested in youngster Giorgio Scalvini

Tottenham have spent the past few seasons developing young talent, and that does not look likely to change anytime soon.

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As reported by CaughtOffside on Sunday (6 July), Tottenham are among the clubs interested in Atalanta central defender Giorgio Scalvini.

It is understood that he could be available for around £51.7million this summer, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle also keen on his transfer.

But English clubs will not be Spurs’ only worry, as the Italian international also has suitors within Serie A. The report states that Napoli, Juventus and Inter Milan are all determined to get his signature.

While this may seem like a good market opportunity, there are doubts about whether he is what Tottenham need at the moment.

To continue winning silverware home and abroad Spurs will need to strike a balance between youth and experience. If Scalvini were to sign at Hotspur Way, he would join the very long line of young players who are waiting for the chance to prove themselves.

While potential assets for the future, it is doubtful whether these youngsters could help Frank to win big right now. As a result, the Dane could find his expectations at Tottenham difficult to navigate.

Scalvini will struggle to replace Romero

There is no doubt that Spurs’ young core will allow them to compete for years to come. However, the club must make the most of the summer transfer window if they want to succeed now.

Indeed, Hotspur Way could see several departures this summer, including central defender Cristian Romero. The Argentine has proven himself as one of the best defenders the Premier League has to offer.

As a result, replacing him with a 21-year-old may seem like poor planning on Levy’s part. Not only is he young, but he also lacks Premier League experience, which could present an issue later down the line.

Furthermore, the youngster spent almost the entirety of last season recovering from an ACL tear as well as a later shoulder injury. It may be unwise to invest so much into a player who may struggle to find his best form again.

Therefore, Tottenham should look for a more senior player to replace Romero if he leaves this summer.

Yves Bissouma is facing an uncertain future at Tottenham with Thomas Frank now calling the shots.

The Dane replaced Ange Postecoglou at the helm and will be looking to clean house as part of the rebuild.

With Spurs in the Champions League, they will need to strengthen their first team but also have strong squad depth in order to compete on multiple fronts.

Spurs want to create bidding war for Bissouma

Juventus have a definitive stance despite their interest in signing the Mali international.

Agents are actively exploring options across Europe, and Tottenham’s strategy, as per GIVEMESPORT, is to create a competitive market to secure the highest possible fee.

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However, Juventus do not want to engage in a bidding war for the 28-year-old.

They wanted to sign him at a lower price, but that is not the case, given interest from Lille and other top-flight sides.

Tottenham expected to make decent money from Bissouma’s sale

Tottenham can maximise profit from Bissouma’s sale by leveraging the interest from multiple clubs, including Juventus, Lille and potential Premier League suitors, to spark a bidding war.

With his contract entering its final year, Spurs are poised to demand a fee around £20-25million, close to the £25million paid to Brighton in 2022, capitalising on his 191 Premier League appearances and Europa League-winning experience.

Selling Bissouma is prudent due to his inconsistent performances.

Facing competition from James Maddison, Archie Gray and others, the 22-year-old has struggled to secure a starting role.

His wages and injury-prone history further justify a sale.

Under Frank, Spurs aim to overhaul their midfield with dynamic, reliable options and funds from Bissouma’s transfer can finance upgrades, aligning with their ambition to improve on their 17th-placed 2024/25 finish.

Daniel Levy has built a reputation for being difficult to negotiate with during his tenure as Tottenham chairman.

Spurs have held several prized assets over the years, and the 62-year-old has always tried to make maximum profit from sales.

Harry Kane eventually secured a £86.4m move to Bayern Munich, but there were several twists in the headline saga.

Now, Levy is ready to repeat the Kane narrative in a transfer tussle that could go on for the rest of the window.

Tottenham and Atletico Madrid apart in valuation

Atletico were linked with a move for Cristian Romero before the 2024/25 campaign had even finished.

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It seemed that the Argentine was keen on the move because of the way he spoke publicly, and there was talk of contact between the two parties.

Spurs’ Europa League triumph could have changed things, with the Lilywhites now a Champions League outfit, with Tottenham wanting £60million for Romero.

Atletico will not pay £70million for the World Cup winner, according to Marca (6 July).

They state that scrapping a few million will be decisive to the transfer going through and have highlighted Romero’s desire to move.

Furthermore, they reference the soap operas in the sales of Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, and Kane, with Tottenham one of the toughest teams to convince when it comes to selling.

With the two clubs seemingly apart in their valuation of the player, there is some work to do.

Levy to reference Atletico spending to receive maximum fee

While Atletico may not want to pay excessively for the 27-year-old, they may be forced to because of past spending.

The La Liga side have paid substantial fees for players before, and Levy would almost certainly reference those deals.

Atletico spent a seismic £113million on Joao Felix in 2019, in what can only be described as a catastrophic flop.

Furthermore, Diego Simeone’s side paid £81.5million to Manchester City for Julian Alvarez last summer.

With these deals in mind, Levy is in no rush to sell Romero below the price he sets.

Daniel Levy will not want to lose any crucial players this summer transfer window.

The chairman has always been meticulous in his approach at Tottenham, from his finances to summer signings.

Over the years, he has built a reputation for being a hard nut to crack when it comes to losing players, illuminated by his reluctance to allow Harry Kane to leave before his transfer to Bayern Munich.

It remains important that Levy maintains prime control over outgoings and incomings, and as a result, he will welcome the possibility of regaining that over one transfer decision.

Mikey Moore to remain at Tottenham amid Juventus interest

Tottenham have been linked to several wingers this transfer window, which has fuelled rumours of Mikey Moore’s departure.

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The academy talent has caught the eye of several suitors, including Juventus, who are determined to strengthen their frontline.

But it is now likely that Moore remains at Spurs for at least another season as the Italian club has diverted their attention elsewhere.

As reported by Corriere dello Sport on 5 July, Juventus are stepping up their pursuit of Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho.

It is understood that Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz could be offered as part of a swap deal.

This news will surely be music to Tottenham’s ears, who are believed to want to extend Moore’s contract over the coming weeks.

There is no doubt that the North London club’s academy is key to their future project, and they will love that one of their most promising talents will remain at Hotspur Way.

Moore could flourish under Thomas Frank

The competition for Tottenham’s left flank is only set to become more intense as the club prepares for several recruits. However, this is not a sign that Moore should leave North London.

Indeed, the youngster has the qualities to thrive under Thomas Frank. At Brentford, the Dane was known for tailoring his system to what the game and his players needed.

This could suit Moore quite well, who is comfortable playing in the middle as well as the flank.

Furthermore, Frank will want to get his attackers as far forward as possible next season, and it would not be a surprise if the winger’s output soared as a result.

Therefore, while fighting for a spot could be daunting, staying at Tottenham could be the best decision Moore could make.

Xavi Simons is believed to want to play in England as the midfielder is linked with Tottenham.

Tottenham need a marquee signing to kickstart the Thomas Frank era and have identified Simons as a viable option.

The Dutchman is considered one of the best young midfielders of this generation and would be a huge statement signing for Daniel Levy.

And with the former Paris Saint-Germain star seemingly ready for a big move, Spurs have all the ammunition to make his transfer dreams a reality this summer.

Simons is desperate to leave RB Leipzig this summer

As reported by Bild on Tuesday (1 July), Simons is desperate to leave RB Leipzig, who want to sell the 22-year-old.

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No enquiries have been made yet. However, Spurs could advance due to the playmaker’s desire to leave Germany this summer.

However, while he believes the playmaker might be keen on the Premier League, Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – is keen for Spurs to recruit a more experienced player.

“Simons is certainly an attractive market option,” Wenham said.

“He’s got that big-game experience, and he’s had a lot of regular game time. I’m sure Leipzig don’t want to sell him. He’s probably one of their best players, but maybe they feel as though he’s pushing for that big-money move to the Premier League.

“It’s an interesting one, but I’d probably prefer Tottenham sign a player with Premier League experience over Simons if I’m being honest.

“We need players who can hit the ground running now, but he’s obviously a very talented player. You can see that by his record at a young age, he’s versatile too. However, I would prefer we sign a Premier League-experienced player if we’re going to spend big money on one player.”

Tottenham need to sign Simons

Tottenham fans have been sceptical about whether Levy can pull off a deal for Simons this summer.

As a result, completing a transfer presents no better opportunity for the chairman to prove he is serious about pushing Tottenham forward.

Simons is a versatile player who can play in midfield and attack, which would offer Frank some wiggle room tactically.

The 22-year-old’s profile will also be a huge boost when it is crunch time in the season and injuries begin to hit. Simons is young, gifted and an excellent prospect, which Tottenham cannot afford to miss out on now that the opportunity to sign him is upon them.

Thomas Frank is calling all the shots at Tottenham as he prepares his team for the upcoming season.

The Dane caused quite a stir when he was appointed as Tottenham’s head coach last month.

Having come straight from Brentford, there were, of course, questions on whether Frank would succeed at a ‘Big Six’ club. But as the summer transfer window progresses, doubt has slowly transformed into excitement as to what lies ahead.

And now the 51-year-old has given fans another reason to stick by him following the latest staff decision.

Frank names Matt Wells and Stuart Lewis as coaching staff

There was a complete overhaul at Tottenham when Ange Postecoglou was shown the door last month.

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Behind him followed Nick Montgomery, Serigo Raimundo and Mile Jedinak, while according to the Lilywhite Rose (6 June), Fabian Otte is set to take over as goalkeeping coach.

But the summer shake-up at the North London club is not expected to stop there as Frank has decided on his new coaching set-up.

As reported by Football London on Sunday (6 June), Frank has named Matt Wells and Stuart Lewis as part of his coaching staff at Tottenham.

This follows several staff who he brought with him from Brentford, including Justin Cochrane, who returns to Hotspur Way as assistant coach.

Frank has his work cut out for him

Postecoglou left Frank with Spurs’ biggest-ever springboard after winning the UEFA Europa League and subsequent UEFA Champions League football.

But the achievement will be a double-edged sword for Frank, who is expected to continue the club’s winning ways. As a result, the Dane will need to have a clear plan of action going forward.

It has been widely reported that Frank plans to look at several players during pre-season. This includes both Tottenham academy players and those coming back from loan.

The tour is set to give the former Brentford coach a chance to decide his first team. But the Dane will also need several recruits to compete in all competitions next season.

Indeed, Spurs have already set their sights on numerous potential transfers, including Mohammad Kudus. However, the club have yet to sign any senior players, which could present an issue later down the line.

Therefore, there is no doubt that Frank has his work cut out for him, but there may not be a better man for the job.

Cristian Romero could leave Tottenham this summer.

The centre-back made just 18 Premier League appearances as he suffered with injuries in a dismal campaign for Spurs.

He is attracting significant interest from Atletico Madrid, with a £60million fee reportedly set by Daniel Levy

Romero has also rejected a mega-money offer to stay at Tottenham, and while he is a leader within the squad, his fitness concerns and lack of availability could make him available if the price is right.

Frank should keep Romero at Tottenham

Romero’s future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is expected to be the subject of debate throughout the transfer window.

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Former Spurs defender Steven Caulker believes that he should be kept around at all costs, due to his influence in the squad.

Speaking on talkSPORT (16:14 pm, 5 July), he said: “He is a player that Spurs need, absolutely.

“He is someone who is sort of the backbone of Spurs, he is often given the armband there.

“If you are talking about a defining season, I think keeping hold of the leaders within the team, keeping hold of the more experienced players, it is going to be vital.

“The fact that they playing in the Champions League this season, I would like to see the bigger names stay and Cristian Romero is certainly one of them.”

Tottenham should keep Romero amid Atletico interest

For starters, the amount that the Madrid-based side are offering is ridiculous, they want to pay around £47.5m for the 27-year-old.

However perhaps more importantly, as Caulker said, Romero is a leader and that influence would not be easily replaceable for Spurs.

They have the likes of Kota Takai and Luka Vuskovic waiting in the wings and the Argentinian could be a big help in their development, if he sticks around.

He has two years left on his contract, so there is no rush for the Lilywhites to sell but they may want to extract maximum value rather than letting him leave when he has just one year left on his deal.

Thomas Frank should keep him, especially as the Dane adapts to the demands and pressures of being Spurs manager, something which Ange Postecoglou found out very quickly.

The N17 outfit should not allow of their most influential players in the dressing room leave, that would send the wrong message and potentially leave Frank in a pickle that could be his undoing.

His injury issues are a concern, but what he brings off the pitch, is far too valuable for the former Brentford boss to lose in his first season in the job.

The Europa League winners may well sign a new centre-back but whether he would be better than Romero in terms of both ability and leadership is a different question entirely.

Tottenham could face competition from Real Madrid to sign Marcus Rashford.

The England international is almost certainly going to leave Manchester United this summer after his squad number was taken by Matheus Cunha.

This could see a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium be entirely possible, moving deeper into the window ahead of the new season.

That could be impacted by Los Blancos in the coming weeks as the Lilywhites prepare to table a contract to the forward.

Rashford could land incentives contract at Tottenham

The 27-year-old had a largely positive loan spell at Aston Villa last season, but a Villa Park return appears to be unlikely at this stage.

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This is where Thomas Frank and Co. could step in to bring the Red Devils ace to N17, despite the potential risk involved.

Rashford has also enticed interest from Barcelona, with a move abroad seemingly being eyed as the summer window continues.

This hasn’t been lost on ex-Brentford manager Martin Allen, who believes an incentive-based contract could tempt the Englishman to North London.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, Allen said: “I think Marcus Rashford has got his mind set on playing abroad with either Barcelona or Real Madrid.

“How good is he? I’m not so sure.

“He may do well on a short-term deal when he’s got to fight every week, but for me personally, I wouldn’t give him a long-term deal.

“He is definitely a danger, but I’m just not sure how mentally focused he is.

“If I were Tottenham, I would give him a short-term deal with the incentives around scoring goals, playing games that can see his money topped up.“

Rashford could join Tottenham over Real Madrid

There is no doubt that the versatile attacker would be an excellent addition to the forward line in North London, moving into a new era under Frank.

Alongside the likes of Dominic Solanke and Mathys Tel, the former Aston Villa loanee would provide excellent depth in the squad.

On a permanent deal, Spurs have to be smart with their offer for Rashford to stop themselves from overspending on what could be a risky deal.

Daniel Levy could still look to bring Bryan Mbeumo to Tottenham this summer.

Levy has always been meticulous about money and sought ways to boost cash flow.

However, it is believed that Tottenham are in a dangerous financial situation, as the North London side scramble to get things back on track. This has cast a dampener on Spurs’ transfer business this summer, with the Lilywhites making a slow start in the window.

Despite this, Levy may have figured out a solution to finance the arrival of Mbeumo for Thomas Frank.

Tottenham to sell Manor Solomon and Bryan Gil to sign Mbeumo

Manor Solomon played a huge part in Leeds’ title-winning season while on loan in the Championship.

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As a result, the Whites were keen on signing the forward permanently, but rumours fizzled out when it emerged that Thomas Frank wants to integrate Solomon into his pre-season squad. However, the 25-year-old could still be sold if he fails to impress the Dane.

Meanwhile, Bryan Gil has failed to make an impact at Spurs since he signed in 2021. The forward is expected to leave this summer, with Sevilla one of the clubs prepared to make an offer [OB].

It has been suggested that Manchester United could move on from Mbeumo, which would open the door again for Tottenham, and Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes the potential sales of Solomon and Gil could finance a move.

“I think that Tottenham could revisit a deal for Mbeumo later in the window,” Wenham said.

“Especially when you consider the sales that Tottenham are still likely to make. I think Solomon still departs, and I think Gil will be sold too.

“Therefore, there are options there, and they could use those funds to revisit Mbeumo.”

Tottenham must close the Mbeumo deal soon

If Tottenham are serious about signing Mbeumo this summer, the Lilywhites cannot wait until later in the transfer window.

With UEFA Champions League football on the horizon, Spurs cannot afford to miss out on key signings. Too much focus on Mbeumo could result in less focus elsewhere.

Therefore, with the right winger keen on joining Manchester United, the Lilywhites might be better off taking a backseat for now.