King reacts as Marcus Rashford is set accept wage cut to join Tottenham this summer
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly monitoring the uncertain future of Marcus Rashford, who appears to have fallen out of favour at Manchester United. The England international’s career at Old Trafford has hit a stumbling block, and with his future hanging in the balance, Spurs could be among the clubs ready to take advantage of the situation.
Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa after new United boss Ruben Amorim made it clear that the 27-year-old forward no longer figured in his long-term plans. Although Rashford demonstrated glimpses of the explosive talent that once made him one of England’s most promising young attackers, his form remained inconsistent. Aston Villa, grappling with their own financial constraints and wary of breaching Financial Fair Play regulations, have since cooled their interest in making the move permanent—leaving Rashford in transfer limbo.
Now, Tottenham are weighing up the possibility of offering the unsettled forward a fresh start. The North London club are believed to be exploring the feasibility of a deal, especially after reports surfaced that Rashford may be open to a significant wage reduction in order to secure a move and reignite his career.
Rashford Open to Pay Cut Amid Spurs Links
One major hurdle in any potential deal for Rashford is his current wage package. The United forward is understood to be earning in excess of £300,000 per week, a figure that would place him well beyond Tottenham’s wage structure. Chairman Daniel Levy is notoriously strict when it comes to salaries, with club captain Son Heung-min reportedly earning just under £200,000 per week—making him the top earner in the squad.
However, in a recent report from CaughtOffside (16 June), it was revealed that Rashford is willing to accept a substantial pay cut in order to facilitate a move away from Manchester this summer. Sources suggest that Levy would only entertain a deal if Rashford agreed to slash his wages by at least 50%, bringing his earnings closer in line with Tottenham’s highest earners.
Despite the possibility of a high-profile signing, not everyone at Tottenham is convinced. Former Spurs scout Bryan King has urged caution, advising the club to seriously consider whether Rashford is the right fit for their squad.
“Spurs Should Be Wary,” Warns Former Scout
Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, King questioned the logic of pursuing Rashford at this stage of his career.
“This is yet another forward Tottenham are being linked with,” he said. “But they already have a number of attacking players vying for minutes. If I were one of those players, I’d want clarity over whether I’ll be starting regularly next season.”
King also pointed to the reluctance of Aston Villa—who had an up-close look at Rashford for several months—to commit to signing him permanently as a red flag. “If Rashford was truly worth the gamble, wouldn’t Villa be doing everything they could to keep him? United clearly don’t want him, and now there’s speculation linking him with all sorts of clubs, yet no one is making a serious push.”
“He needs to accept a pay cut, get fit, and start playing regularly again. But from what we’ve seen in the past year or so, this might be a move Tottenham are better off walking away from.”
Too Big a Risk for Tottenham?
While the allure of signing a high-profile player like Rashford is understandable—especially if he can rediscover the kind of form that saw him net 30 goals in all competitions just two seasons ago—the risks are considerable. Should Rashford fail to hit the ground running in North London, Spurs could find themselves in a similar position to United: stuck with an underperforming, high-earning player who does not fit the manager’s tactical vision.
New manager Thomas Frank, who is expected to play a central role in Tottenham’s summer recruitment, will have to weigh whether Rashford’s potential upside outweighs the financial and strategic risks involved. Furthermore, bringing in a player of Rashford’s profile and pedigree could potentially disrupt the development of emerging talents like Mathys Tel, the highly-rated young forward recently acquired by Spurs in a permanent deal.
In the end, while the idea of rescuing Rashford from his Manchester United decline may be tempting, it might ultimately prove more prudent for Tottenham to avoid what could become a costly gamble—both financially and in terms of squad dynamics.
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