Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara has urged the North London club to move for Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford. Speaking on Sky Sports' Tottenham summer special podcast, O'Hara argued that the Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi would be the "perfect man‑manager" to get the best out of Rashford, whose future at United remains uncertain. According to Sky Sports News, acquiring a left‑sided forward is a top priority for Tottenham as they also monitor interest in Manchester City youngster Savinho and Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.
O'Hara made his case clear: "I like Savinho – he shows flashes of brilliance, even if he hasn’t fully settled at City. Gakpo is also an intriguing option, though he may need several chances to find the net. But I don’t understand why we aren’t chasing Marcus Rashford.
How much would he cost? Could we make it happen?" He acknowledged Rashford’s current wage of £350,000 a week, noting that while Spurs might struggle to meet that figure, the player’s quality makes him worth the effort. "If we can sign him with a point to prove, he’s still one of the best players around.
If he stays at United, he’ll still get game time, so I don’t see why we haven’t shown more interest," O'Hara said. Rashford has rejoined the United squad after a loan spell at Barcelona, where he recorded 14 goals and 14 assists in 47 games as the Catalans clinched LaLiga. O'Hara believes the 28‑year‑old would fit the "bomba" signing De Zerbi hinted at last month – a high‑profile wide attacker to bolster the final weeks of the transfer window. "De Zerbi is the perfect man‑manager for someone like Rashford.
He knows how to maximise a player’s strengths," O'Hara added. He also warned that Spurs still need a quality left‑winger despite the emergence of young Mathys Tel, describing Tel as a promising talent but not the solution for a side that wants to step up to the next level. "We have to bring in a top‑drawer player who can elevate us," O'Hara insisted, adding that if the club’s finances allow – and they appear to be improving – De Zerbi should not hesitate to act.
Tottenham have already spent £237 million on six new signings this summer, highlighted by the club‑record £100 million acquisition of Sandro Tonali. Yet the forward line remains thin as the deadline approaches, prompting concerns that the recruitment drive may be losing momentum.
Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge expressed confidence in De Zerbi’s vision, saying, "From what I’ve seen, the manager knows what he wants and has a good feeling about the upcoming signings. He’s been hands‑on, and the board has given him the keys – now we wait to see which doors he opens for the attack." The podcast also touched on the possible departure of England teammate Djed Spence, who is close to a £30 million move to Inter Milan. O'Hara cautioned that losing Spence would leave Pedro Porro as the sole recognised right‑back.
"I’d be disappointed to see him go. He can play across the back four and even on the wing. If Porro gets injured, we need a reliable backup – we can’t rely on a youngster like Archie Gray in that role," O'Hara explained. Should Spence leave, Sky Sports senior editor Lyall Thomas suggested Spurs target a younger, developmental right‑back, while retaining Porro as a mentor given his World Cup‑winning experience and durability.
"Porro is one of the few players you can count on week in, week out," Thomas said. In summary, O'Hara’s message to the Tottenham hierarchy is clear: the club should act decisively in the transfer market, targeting high‑calibre players like Rashford who fit De Zerbi’s tactical blueprint.
By doing so, Spurs can address the left‑wing deficiency, add depth at right‑back if needed, and maintain momentum on a summer that has already seen significant investment but still leaves key areas unfilled. Listeners can hear the full discussion on Sky Sports' Tottenham summer special podcast, available both as an audio stream and on YouTube.