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Spurs Monitor Rashford Situation as Summer Reshuffle Looms

Spurs Reignite Interest in Rashford as Villa Decision Looms

Tottenham Hotspur have rekindled their interest in Marcus Rashford ahead of what could be a pivotal summer transfer window. According to FootballTransfers, the North London club are prepared to pursue the Manchester United forward should Aston Villa opt against making his loan deal permanent.

Rashford, 27, has impressed during his short spell at Villa Park, but Unai Emery’s side have yet to activate their €46.6 million (£40m) option to sign the England international. While no firm decision has been communicated, Spurs are understood to be closely tracking developments, with a view to bolstering their forward line ahead of a possible Heung-min Son exit.

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Missed Opportunity in January

Tottenham had initially explored the possibility of signing Rashford in the January transfer window, but ultimately pivoted toward Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel on a short-term loan deal. Ange Postecoglou was reportedly the driving force behind that choice, seeing Tel as a more flexible attacking option.

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Now, with summer plans in full swing, Spurs are again weighing up their attacking reinforcements and Rashford has re-emerged as a genuine option. “Tottenham will rekindle their interest in Rashford if Villa decide against signing him on a permanent deal this summer,” the report states.

Other Options on Spurs’ Radar

Rashford is not the only name under consideration. Manchester City winger Jack Grealish is also being watched, as is Southampton’s 18-year-old right-winger Tyler Dibling, with the club seemingly planning across both short and long-term timelines.

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Maddison Exit Could Fund Moves

James Maddison, one of the club’s key creators, is another potential mover. Despite registering 11 goals and nine assists in all competitions this season, Maddison has made just 20 Premier League starts. FootballTransfers understands he “could depart Tottenham if a suitable offer arrives.”

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Maddison, now 28, is under contract until 2028, but Spurs could look to cash in as they reshape their midfield and front line.

Our View – EPL Index Analysis

Spurs fans have heard this tune before—interest in big names, lofty targets, and a promise of ambition. But when the dust settles, it’s the execution that counts, and that’s where scepticism creeps in.

Marcus Rashford, if signed, would arrive with pedigree and Premier League experience. But fans will wonder: is he truly a like-for-like replacement for Son? Rashford has struggled with consistency and confidence at times, and while his resurgence at Villa is encouraging, it may not be enough to offset doubts.

Then there’s the Maddison situation. Selling one of the squad’s most creative outlets, especially when the system already struggles for midfield dynamism, seems counterintuitive. Unless reinforcements are carefully planned, this could risk Spurs moving sideways—or worse.

Grealish and Dibling represent different ends of the spectrum—proven but pricey versus untested promise. If Spurs want to take the next step under Postecoglou, they’ll need to blend both profiles—but with clarity and conviction.

Until then, this feels more like another ambitious wishlist than a decisive statement of intent.