Everton and Tottenham both want Marcus Rashford in January as Man United prepare to sell

Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are both interested in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United in the January transfer window, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. The 28-year-old forward is valued at £29 million on Transfermarkt after failing to register any goal contributions this season under Michael Carrick.

  • Clubs interested: Everton and Tottenham Hotspur
  • Current club: Manchester United
  • Player: Marcus Rashford, 28-year-old forward
  • Valuation: £29 million (Transfermarkt), down from £40 million sought earlier in the year
  • Window: January transfer window
  • Favourite: Tottenham expected to be in a stronger position than Everton due to salary demands

Deal details

Manchester United are reportedly open to parting with Rashford for the right price. His recent form has driven his Transfermarkt valuation down to £29 million, having previously been priced at £40 million by the Red Devils earlier in the year. It is unclear what United's actual asking price will be this winter.

Both Everton and Tottenham are said to be prepared to get a deal over the line as early as January, with each club eyeing new forwards. Tottenham are expected to be in a stronger position to complete the purchase, as Rashford's sky-high salary demands may exceed Everton's budget.

The source does not state a proposed contract length, wage figure, or whether any formal bid has been submitted. The report originates from journalist Ekrem Konur and is framed as interest rather than an agreed deal.

Injury and availability

Rashford is not reported as injured in the source. However, Tottenham's need for a left winger is sharpened by Xavi Simons being injured, which creates a vacancy on the flank in north London.

Why Tottenham are better placed than Everton — and why Rashford fits

Marcus Rashford has not delivered in the final third for Manchester United this season. Michael Carrick has instead used Matheus Cunha and, occasionally, Patrick Dorgu ahead of the Englishman down the left flank. That pecking order, combined with Rashford's high wages, is precisely why United might consider a sale in January rather than risk his valuation falling further by the summer window.

For Tottenham, the logic is clearer than for Everton. With Omar Marmoush likely to play as a striker in the longer run owing to Dominic Solanke's poor form, and with Xavi Simons injured, there is a genuine, immediate role on the left flank. Roberto De Zerbi's high-intensity, dynamic brand of offensive football could suit Rashford's profile, and Spurs have the finances both to meet his salary demands and to afford the asking price.

Everton's interest is real but constrained. The Toffees may simply be priced out of the wages, even at a £29 million valuation that looks modest for a 28-year-old forward. For United, the decision is a squad-depth trade-off: Carrick would be trimming cover mid-season, but with Rashford not adding much utility on the pitch, a January sale head of a further summer drop makes commercial sense.

The likeliest outcome, on the evidence of this report, is a Tottenham move if they formalise interest — but any deal hinges on United's final price tag and whether Rashford accepts the wage structure on offer.

Talking points

  • Is £29 million for a 28-year-old forward with no goal contributions this season a bargain or a warning sign Tottenham should heed?
  • If Carrick already prefers Matheus Cunha and Patrick Dorgu on the left, has Rashford's Old Trafford career quietly already ended?
  • Should Everton even enter a wage race they are reportedly unlikely to win against a wealthier Spurs side?
  • Does Rashford fit De Zerbi's high-intensity pressing game, or is that exactly the style that exposes his weaknesses?

What happens next

The January transfer window is the decision point. Tottenham must decide whether to formalise their interest and meet United's asking price, while Everton weigh wages they may not afford. Manchester United must set a price before Rashford's valuation drops further by the summer window.

Frequently asked questions

Are Everton and Tottenham signing Marcus Rashford in January?

Both clubs are interested in signing him from Manchester United and would be prepared to complete a deal as early as January, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. No deal is agreed.

How much is Marcus Rashford valued at?

Rashford is valued at £29 million on Transfermarkt, down from the £40 million Manchester United were seeking earlier in the year.

Why are Tottenham favourites ahead of Everton for Rashford?

Tottenham are expected to be in a stronger position because Rashford's sky-high salary demands may exceed Everton's budget, and Spurs have the finances to meet his wage and asking price.

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