Spurs have embarked on a busy summer transfer window at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium under manager Roberto De Zerbi, investing heavily to rebuild their squad after consecutive disappointing domestic campaigns.
With defensive and midfield reinforcements already secured—such as Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Mateus Fernandes—the Lilywhites are now focused on bolstering their forward line.
However, without Champions League football, Spurs are at a significant disadvantage in the race for Rashford.
Rashford’s stock remains high following a resurgent loan spell at Barcelona in 2025–26, where the ‘unbelievable’ winger recorded 14 goals and 11 assists across all competitions and helped the Catalan giants win La Liga.
While Barcelona have so far opted not to make his move permanent—signing Anthony Gordon instead—Rashford’s preference is to compete at the highest level in Europe or return to Michael Carrick’s squad at Old Trafford, with Manchester United now back in the Champions League after a third-place finish.
With Rashford currently focused on England’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, Tottenham’s recruitment team must now turn their attention to alternative attacking targets to avoid chasing a player set on Champions League football elsewhere.
Spurs are eyeing a move for Bournemouth starlet Eli Junior Kroupi, who is expected to command a fee of around £85 million, while Rafael Leao has also been touted as a target.