PL club lining up ambitious summer swoop for Rashford but on one key condition – report

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, but one key condition must be met. Transfer uncertainty At present, it remains very unclear where Rashford will be playing his football next season. He joined Barcelona last summer on a season-long loan deal after falling out of favour under then-manager Ruben Amorim. Barcelona retain the option to sign Rashford permanently for £26m. However, the Catalan giants are yet to clearly indicate whether or not they will exercise it. This is despite the impact Rashford has made in Spain. His strike on Saturday against Getafe took his tally across all competitions to 13 goals. He is averaging a goal contribution – a goal, assist or penalty won- approximately every 92 minutes. For comparison, Raphinha and Kylian Mbappé are averaging a goal contribution every 96 minutes. Lamine Yamal is on one every 102 minutes, while Vinícius Júnior manages one every 143 minutes. PlayerGoal contribution rate (every X minutes) His strike on Saturday (vs Getafe)~92 min Raphinha~96 min Kylian Mbappé~96 min Lamine Yamal~102 min Vinícius Júnior~143 min There have been suggestions that Barcelona want to pay a lower sum, or even attempt another loan deal. United have made it clear they will not renegotiate and are even prepared to welcome Rashford back before looking to sell him to other suitors. A report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that it’s unlikely that the Blaugrana will keep Rashford beyond the end of the season. It was stated that they have not been impressed with his recent performances and failure to capitalise on Raphinha’s absence due to injury. This has been reiterated by Sport, who further claim that Tottenham are keeping tabs on the situation and could swoop in for the England international. Rashford transfer update According to Sport, Rashford’s return to United is now “considered a certainty.” It’s said that there is a “genuine interest” from Tottenham, but this will depend on whether or not they survive the drop. The North London outfit are currently embroiled in a fierce battle to avoid relegation. They sit in 18th place in the table, two points below West Ham. Sport note that if Tottenham stay up, the club’s hierarchy will back Roberto De Zerbi with top signings and Rashford is seen as one of them. Whether Rashford would be interested in Tottenham, even if they secure their Premier League status, remains to be seen. Featured image Alex Caparros via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!