Tottenham Hotspur have made concrete contact with representatives of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, according to Italian outlet Asromalive.it.
The 28-year-old spent last season on loan at Barcelona, where he operated as a rotational option under manager Hansi Flick.
Despite not being a guaranteed starter, Rashford delivered an impressive return of 14 goals and 11 assists across 26 starts in all competitions.
He also contributed to Barcelona’s La Liga title and Supercopa de España victories, enjoying a clear resurgence in form at Camp Nou.
His productive spell in Spain earned him a place in England’s World Cup squad, and he helped the national team reach the quarter-final stage.
However, Barcelona have elected not to sign him on a permanent basis, leaving Rashford’s future unresolved heading into the summer transfer window.
According to Asromalive.it, Manchester United are open to selling the winger, with intermediaries actively exploring potential destinations for him.
AS Roma and Napoli were both offered the opportunity to sign Rashford but declined due to concerns over his wage demands.
Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahce have all been linked with moves, with Fenerbahce reportedly having already entered into real negotiations.
Despite the competition, Tottenham have made the most concrete contact with Rashford’s representatives of any interested club.
Rashford is understood to be prioritising a move to a Champions League club, which may complicate Spurs’ efforts to secure a deal.
His existing contract at Manchester United runs until 2028, and he is available for £40m, though Liverpool and Manchester City are excluded from signing him under that clause.
A natural left-winger who is right-footed, Rashford is also capable of playing on the opposite flank and can cover the centre-forward role when required.
At 28, Rashford is considered to be in the prime years of his career, and a successful move to Spurs could represent significant value at the reported price.
Whether Tottenham can ultimately convince Rashford to choose them over a Champions League destination remains the key question in this developing transfer saga.