Rashford to Spurs? FPL impact of potential London switch

Rumours are circulating, as reported by BBC Sport, that Marcus Rashford is open to a move to Tottenham and is even prepared to take a pay cut to facilitate the transfer. This potential switch from Manchester United to North London could have significant ramifications for FPL managers, especially given Rashford's historical output and current FPL status.

By the numbers

• Position: MID
• Price: £7.0m
• Availability: flagged (0% chance of playing next round)
• Expected points next GW: 0.0
• This season: 0 pts, 0 mins, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 clean sheets, 0 DEFCON pts
• 2024/25 season: 95 pts, 1,414 mins, 6 goals, 4 assists, 7 clean sheets
• 2023/24 season: 108 pts, 2,264 mins, 7 goals, 3 assists, 7 clean sheets

The FPL verdict

While this remains a rumour, as per BBC Sport's gossip column, a move to Tottenham could offer a fresh start for Marcus Rashford. At £7.0m, he's priced as a mid-range midfielder, and his FPL data from prior seasons (95 points in 2024/25, 108 points in 2023/24) indicates his potential when playing regularly.

Should the transfer materialise, Rashford would likely compete for a starting spot on the wing at Spurs. Under Ange Postecoglou's attacking system, there could be opportunities for him to regain form and contribute with goals and assists. His differential potential would depend heavily on his initial minutes and output, as his current ownership is 0.0%. Given his flagged status and 0.0 expected points for the next GW, FPL managers should certainly hold off on any immediate plans, but monitor this situation closely as a potential mid-season enabler if he finds his rhythm in a new environment.