Marcus Rashford is reportedly on Tottenham Hotspur’s summer radar, but Manchester United’s £40m clause remains the major obstacle to any deal.
The 28-year-old forward is away with England at the 2026 World Cup, yet his club future is again being discussed after Barcelona opted not to trigger the option attached to his loan spell. Tottenham are now said to be considering a move under Roberto De Zerbi, though they are not currently prepared to meet United’s valuation.
Rashford is under contract at Old Trafford until 2028 and United are understood to be open to a permanent sale if the right offer arrives. The key tension is price: Spurs admire the player, but a lower bid would leave United with a decision over whether to negotiate or hold firm.
Rashford decision now sits with United
The report says Rashford would prefer not to join another Premier League club, while Bayern Munich have also been credited with interest. Tottenham’s stance therefore matters because it tests both United’s asking price and Rashford’s willingness to consider a domestic move.
According to fresh reporting from The Sun, Spurs are plotting an offer below the £40m clause rather than meeting it outright.
For United, the next step is clear enough: if Tottenham formalise that interest, the club must decide whether Rashford’s market has shifted or whether the clause remains the benchmark for serious talks.
