Fabrizio Romano reveals the truth behind Tottenham’s Marcus Rashford transfer rumours

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Fabrizio Romano has now shared what he is hearing about Tottenham Hotspur’s links to Marcus Rashford, with the respected transfer expert providing clarity on the situation.As Tottenham Hotspur continue their summer transfer overhaul, they remain linked with several players across a range of positions, including on the wings.One name mentioned alongside Tottenham is Marcus Rashford, who has now returned to Old Trafford following an impressive loan spell with Barcelona. The Englishman managed 28 goal contributions in 49 outings and is expected to decide on his future this summer after returning to Manchester United.CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsMinutesLaLiga32891,762′UEFA Champions League1154579′Copa del Rey411249′Supercopa2––32′Total4914142,622′Photo by Eddie Keogh – The FA/The FA via Getty ImagesFabrizio Romano provides update on Tottenham and Marcus RashfordReports suggest Rashford has a £40m release clause that could allow him to leave United this transfer window, with Manchester City and Liverpool the only two sides excluded from the clause.Spurs could enter talks with the wide forward should they trigger the clause, although Spurs Web have reported Tottenham’s reluctance to pay £40m for Rashford.Despite this, links between Spurs and Rashford have persisted, prompting Fabrizio Romano to provide an update on the situation. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano explained that while the rumours continue, the reality is somewhat different.“Many questions on Marcus Rashford and Tottenham, we had these links on Marcus Rashford and Tottenham and if it is possible to see this deal happening,” Romano said on his YouTube channel. “If Tottenham can go for Marcus Rashford, if Tottenham is a possibility being considered. My understanding at the moment between Marcus Rashford and Tottenham is that there is nothing advanced, nothing close, nothing realistic as of today.”Why Spurs could still benefit from Marcus RashfordTottenham do need a wide forward capable of finding the net, and Rashford has proven throughout his career that he is capable of doing just that.In England, the United forward has played 297 games, scoring 89 goals and providing 53 assists. That is more than Dominic Solanke, who has 41 goals in 176 appearances as a centre-forward. Richarlison comes closer to Rashford’s numbers, with 75 goals and 31 assists in 275 Premier League appearances.PlayerCompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssistsRicharlisonPremier League2757531SolankePremier League1764116RashfordPremier League2978953How Rashford compares to Tottenham forwards Solanke and RicharlisonREAD MORE: Trouble for Tottenham as Man United burst back into Mateus Fernandes race with new talksThe post Fabrizio Romano reveals the truth behind Tottenham’s Marcus Rashford transfer rumours appeared first on Spurs Web.