Tottenham ready to splash the cash for PL proven star with ‘pretty high’ wage demands

Financial analyst Dan Plumley pointed out that the London club have room in their wage structure, due to a low percentage of spending to revenue. This, coupled with the Champions League money they will bring in this season, makes the deal viable, at least financially.

“You would anticipate his wage demands would be pretty high. If you look at that in the context of Spurs, that’s not necessarily an issue for them on a wages turnover position, because theirs has historically been lower than 50 per cent in the last few seasons. So, if you look at wages to turn over headroom, and obviously wrapping that up into UEFA and squad cost, it’s plausible. The bigger question is, again with Spurs, how much are his wage demands, what does he want, and you’ve got to factor that into the long-term contract position before you’ve even engaged on a fee. It’s one of those where Spurs could afford it in the long-term, and they’re going to have Champions League money as well to boost that in the season that we’re coming into, but it’s whether or not they really want to outlay a significant amount of wages on that kind of player, and then the fee over the top.”

But money is not the only factor to consider. The Englishman has underperformed in recent times. His performances at United have been inconsistent, with more frustrations than achievements for the past two seasons. Does it make sense for Tottenham to take that risk? Perhaps it does, if it is understood that the player still retains talent and pace, two attributes that remain valuable.

Thomas Frank, the new Spurs manager, could be key to reviving the 27-year-old. His fast-paced, more flexible style of play in attack could favour a Rashford in need of freedom and confidence. If Frank can involve him emotionally and tactically, he could recapture a player who seemed lost.

While Rashford may no longer be a key asset in Manchester, he could find the space in London to get himself back on track. However, the club must be cool-headed. If Rashford arrives, he will have to do so on clear terms and without excessive concessions, not because of his past, but because of what he can bring from now on. Otherwise, Tottenham would be signing a memory, not a solution. Meanwhile, OGC Nice forward Evann Guessand has also been a target for Tottenham.