On-loan Barcelona star could be Tottenham-bound as permanent move unlikely

On-loan Barcelona star could be Tottenham-bound as permanent move unlikely

The future of Marcus Rashford has taken a sharp turn in recent months. The English forward, currently on loan at FC Barcelona from Manchester United, was once seen as likely to remain at the Catalan club next season.

However, the situation has shifted significantly, and his return to Old Trafford at the end of the current campaign is now considered almost certain.

Tottenham – Rashford’s next destination?

Now, according to SPORT, Tottenham Hotspur are seriously considering a move for Rashford in the summer, with a permanent transfer to Barcelona now seemingly off the cards.

Despite never fully securing a regular starting role, Rashford delivered a solid first half of the season. By January, he had scored ten goals.

Since then, however, he has managed just two more and has fallen short of expectations, particularly when called upon to cover for the injured Raphinha in recent weeks. This dip in form, combined with his high salary, has complicated matters for Barcelona.

The club is prioritising reinforcements at centre-forward and left-sided central defence, and as a result, their initial intention to activate the €30 million purchase option for Rashford has now been abandoned.