Following a resurgent stint at Barcelona, the Manchester United star faces a career crossroads as Spurs weigh a massive wage offer against the risk of rival interest.
Marcus Rashford's situation at hometown club, Manchester United, is one of the most fascinating stories in the transfer window this season, with it looking like it is very likely that the England international will leave Old Trafford this summer.
Rashford played 426 times for United, scoring 138 times over his ten-year-long stint at the Red Devils, cementing himself as a modern-day great of United.
He first left United to go to fellow Premier League side Aston Villa, on a six-month loan. He was looking to try and reignite his career after playing time was diminishing at United. He was able to play 17 games for the Villains, scoring four times.
After a loan spell, another one came up this time for the Spanish champions, FC Barcelona, in a shock move. Interestingly, this deal came with the buy option of only £26 million, which seemed like a very good price. And after a very successful season, winning La Liga and getting twenty-five goal contributions, it looked like he would be a permanent addition to Camp Nou.
However, Barca opted not to trigger his buy option, trying to work that price down, and also decided to purchase Newcastle's Anthony Gordon for £75 million, leaving Rashford in a very awkward spot.
Three factors which decide Rashford's future
According to Teamtalk, Rashford's future is still very open, with his first possible out of United being a return to Barca.
The Spanish giants are trying to negotiate their way down from the previous £26 million buy option, which has now expired. And with Barca taking so long, it has opened the door to other suitors.
Tottenham Hotspur are having a very ambitious window and are now pursuing a move for Rashford, with the North London outfit ready to match the staggering £325,000 a week to bring him to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
However, Fabrizio Romano has said that "as of today, there is nothing advanced, nothing close and nothing concrete between Marcus Rashford and Tottenham."
Liverpool were also urged to try and sign Rashford from their arch rivals, with Teddy Sheringham saying that it "would feel like the ultimate betrayal to Manchester United fans."
Where is best for Rashford?
It feels incredibly odd that United have a player fresh off a great season at Barcelona, with United not really willing to give him a look at the team.
Understandably, United won't want to keep someone who is on such an extortionate wage.
However, it will be very frustrating for the United hierarchy to sell him for such a low price when he was valued at £71 million only four years ago.
