Ex-PL club chief drops verdict on Tottenham showing 'ambition' and signing Man United star this summer
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(Credit: Imago) Mon 11 May 2026 8:57, UK Marcus Rashford would need to be persuaded to consider a switch to Tottenham in the summer transfer window. That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking to Football Insider, as Spurs have shown interest in signing Rashford this summer.Rashford is currently on a season-long loan at Barcelona from Manchester United, and the La Liga club’s financial situation may mean they can not afford a permanent move for the forward.The 28-year-old has not indicated that he would like to be reintegrated into the Man United team, and is likely to push for an exit this summer.Whilst Spurs have been linked with numerous players ahead of the summer window, their transfer plans will all depend on maintaining their Premier League status this season. ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom.
VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Tottenham need ‘real money’ to consider Marcus Rashford moveEverton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – believes that Rashford would want to join a side playing in Europe next season.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks that Spurs are currently trying to show ambition, but that could all be worthless if they suffer relegation to the Championship.Games Started16Goals8Assists7Big Chances Created7Successful Dribbles33.8%Marcus Rashford’s 2025-26 La Liga stats at Barcelona.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “It seems more to me about let’s get linked, let’s get some narratives going, let’s get some headlines and let’s show that we’ve got ambition. So that’s where I see it right now.
“In terms of Rashford himself, look, he would want to play in a European team that’s in Europe and unless Spurs can really sell him on the fact that he is going to be part of a major new project and there is real money to strengthen the squad, I don’t see that happening.”Tottenham look to pursue Joao Palhinha dealWyness also told Football Insider that Spurs would have to convince Joao Palhina to make his loan deal permanent this summer.Palhinha has spent the campaign on loan from Bayern Munich, where there is an option in the deal for Spurs to sign the 30-year-old for £25million.Whilst Roberto De Zerbi has made an impact in his short time at Spurs so far, the Italian needs a plan to keep hold of his best players ahead of next season, if they remain in the Premier League.Spurs can not go through another miserable season fighting relegation, as De Zerbi needs to ensure they get back to fighting for the European places. Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Tottenham Hotspur Insider Access Get the full story from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Hotspur Way with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from N17 and Hotspur Way.