Marcus Rashford: the matchup, the stakes, the verdict

Spurs want Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon is 'likely' to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen, plus more. Marcus Rashford has emerged this Friday as one of the stories drawing attention in Uganda.

Key facts

• Spurs want Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon is 'likely' to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen, plus more.
• Spurs want Marcus Rashford if they stay up, Anthony Gordon is 'likely' to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen's situation.
• Tottenham have shown a "genuine interest" in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, if they avoid relegation amid reports Barcelona have doubt about making the England international's loan permanent. (Sport - in Spanish), external.
• Bayern Munich have no plans to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United in the summer transfer window, even if they miss out on Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, according to a German journalist.
• Tottenham have a "genuine interest" in signing Marcus Rashford if they were to avoid relegation amid reports Barcelona have doubts about making the England international's loan permanent.

What we know

Going deeper, Spurs want Marcus Rashford if they stay up, Anthony Gordon is 'likely' to leave Newcastle and Arsenal are closely monitoring Victor Osimhen's situation.

On the substance, Tottenham have shown a "genuine interest" in signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, if they avoid relegation amid reports Barcelona have doubt about making the England international's loan permanent. (Sport - in Spanish), external.

Beyond the headlines, Bayern Munich have no plans to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United in the summer transfer window, even if they miss out on Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon, according to a German journalist.

More precisely, Tottenham have a "genuine interest" in signing Marcus Rashford if they were to avoid relegation amid reports Barcelona have doubts about making the England international's loan permanent.

It is worth noting that Bayern Munich NOT interested in Marcus Rashford deal.

By the numbers

At this stage, Barcelona have the option to make Rashford’s loan deal permanent for €30million (£26m) in the summer transfer window.

On a related note, while Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona and the Spanish giants themselves want to keep the 28-year-old, the Catalan club do not want to pay €30m (£26m).

Going deeper, Barcelona reportedly want to keep Rashford on loan for next season or pay a fee lower than €30m (£26m) to get a deal done this summer.

On the substance, Bayern were interested in Rashford last summer before he joined Barcelona on loan, as reported by The Sun on July 1, 2025.

What they're saying

“But if Newcastle want the full fee up front, then things are getting complicated.”

The wider context

On a related note, Regarding Rashford potentially being an alternative to Gordon for Bayern, Falk noted: “It is NOT TRUE: Bayern could turn their attention to Marcus Rashford if a deal for Anthony Gordon falls through.

Going deeper, it is "increasingly likely" 25-year-old England winger Anthony Gordon will leave Newcastle in the summer. (Athletic - subscription required), external.

On the substance, Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta was in Istanbul on Sunday to watch Galatasaray amid speculation the Gunners want their 27-year-old Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. (AS - in Spanish), external.

Beyond the headlines, Liverpool hope their strong relationship with RB Leipzig will help them land 19-year-old Ivorian attacker Yan Diomande early in the summer transfer window. (Football Insider), external.

More precisely, Liverpool are also monitoring Napoli's Sam Beukema, 27, with the Dutch defender a long-term favourite of manager Arne Slot. (Teamtalk), external.

The bottom line

• While Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona and the Spanish giants themselves want to keep the 28-year-old, the Catalan club do not want to pay €30m (£26m).
• It is "increasingly likely" 25-year-old England winger Anthony Gordon will leave Newcastle in the summer. (Athletic - subscription required), external.
• Everton are set to target Manchester City's Nathan Ake, 31, in the summer as the Dutch defender seeks more game time. (Football Insider), external.
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