Tottenham Hotspur are once again preparing to be active in the transfer market, and this time the focus is firmly on strengthening the left side of their attack.
Reports from Spain claim that Thomas Frank is pushing hard to hijack a move that Barcelona have been quietly working on, with Spurs now showing strong determination to land a dynamic forward who seems to tick every box for the system Frank wants to build.
Throughout the first half of the season, Tottenham’s left-wing position has been one of the biggest problems in the squad. Several players have been tried there, but none have managed to truly claim the role as their own.
Frank has spoken openly about this challenge, admitting recently that despite having depth, no one has delivered the consistency or the attacking threat required in that part of the pitch.
He explained that the tight schedule demands rotation, but the club still needs a natural, reliable presence on that flank.
Randal Kolo Muani produced a strong display on the left in the recent win over Brentford before unfortunately limping off, but even with moments like that, it is clear Spurs do not feel they have a long-term solution in-house.
The expectation had been that Tottenham would address the issue in the January window, but the latest reports suggest the club are already planning for a bigger and more ambitious move in the summer.
According to Spanish outlet AS, Tottenham are prepared to challenge Barcelona for the signing of Marcus Rashford. The England international is currently on loan at the Camp Nou, where he has revived his form and confidence, but there remains uncertainty about whether Barcelona will activate the £30 million purchase clause in his deal.
Their financial difficulties have made the decision more complicated, and Spurs are watching the situation closely.
Rashford’s career is at an interesting turning point. After struggling for consistency at Manchester United, he rediscovered his spark during a loan spell at Aston Villa last season, and has now done the same in Spain.
Barcelona are impressed with the forward, but their financial limits give other clubs a chance to step in. Tottenham believe he fits the exact profile Thomas Frank wants for his attack: fast, direct, explosive, and capable of making an immediate impact on the left side.
There is also the added history that Rashford was once heavily linked with a move to Tottenham in a potential swap arrangement when Manchester United were pushing to sign Harry Kane. That deal never materialised, but the interest from Spurs never completely disappeared.
What Tottenham see now is a player who has sharpened his end product. During his time with Barcelona, Rashford has scored six goals and provided ten assists in just twenty appearances across all competitions.
He has shown better decision-making in the final third, improved confidence, and the ability to deliver consistently when trusted with a major role in the team. Those are traits Thomas Frank values hugely, as he wants his wide players to be fearless, fast, and always ready to attack defenders directly.
One major obstacle remains his wage demands. Rashford is currently earning around £325,000 per week, which is far above Tottenham’s current wage structure. Cristian Romero and Xavi Simons are the club’s highest-paid players, at around £195,000 per week.
For Spurs to sign Rashford, there would need to be a compromise, either from the player or with incentives built into the contract. However, the belief inside the club is that the opportunity is worth exploring seriously.
While Spurs monitor Rashford’s situation, other stories continue to shape their season. Tottenham and several other clubs have been told that young striker Samu Aghehowa is unlikely to leave Porto in January, despite interest from England.
Meanwhile, Yves Bissouma faces internal disciplinary concerns after being filmed inhaling laughing gas for the second time in a year, a situation that could have serious consequences for his future at the club.
Thomas Frank is also dealing with more injury problems, with additional players now at risk of missing games during a crucial point in the campaign.
There is also fresh interest in Anderlecht winger Nilson Angulo, a player several English teams, including Spurs, have been tracking closely.
For now, though, the biggest story centres on Rashford. If Tottenham truly move forward with determination, as the Spanish reports suggest, the club could be preparing for one of their boldest transfer moves in years. The left-wing problem needs solving, and Spurs believe Rashford may be the perfect answer.
