Man Utd star Marcus Rashford’s display vs Tottenham reiterates old transfer priority

Man Utd: Solskjaer says squad has point to prove at Spurs

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opted to put Marcus Rashford out on the wings against Tottenham, a tactic he has used before in big games. But such a decision only reinforces the notion that a summer bid should be revisited for Jadon Sancho in the transfer window.

Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has proved why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must revive a transfer for Jadon Sancho.

The England international was deployed on the right flank of a three-pronged attack that included Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani.

And while the Red Devils looked dangerous going forward on several occasions against Tottenham, there was a feeling of ‘what if?’

What if Sancho did join last summer from Borussia Dortmund? How would he have performed today in this attack?

It was United who struck first on Sunday afternoon – or so they thought – when Edinson Cavani cleverly finished Pogba’s fine pass.

But the goal was ruled out in controversial circumstances after Scott McTominay was adjudged to have hit Heung-min Son in the face.

The South Korea international rubbed further salt in the wounds by scoring five minutes later after a fine breakaway led by Harry Kane and Lucas Moura.

However, the Red Devils hit back in the second-half, and deservedly so, when Fred gobbled up Hugo Lloris’ parry from a Cavani shot.

The Uruguayan did finally get his goal, converting a delicious cross from Mason Greenwood – who came on Rashford’s place and made a serious impact – reiterating the need for an actual right winger so a striker can feed off.

Greenwood went on to score as well with seconds to go, finishing off a move started by Pogba with brilliant skill and strength.

United were desperate to sign Sancho last season but were denied by Borussia Dortmund, who set Ed Woodward a deadline over a bid.

That date came and went and the German club did not bother picking up the phone when the Red Devils came calling.

There is talk that a bid will be revisited and on today’s evidence, the quicker that happens the better because United looked in dire need of an actual winger.

Rashford is more of a forward while Pogba was clearly out of position and the benefits Sancho can bring to this side are obvious.

His skill and trickery, his ability on the ball and that swagger would take Solskjaer’s side to another level.

Rashford benefits from being on the opposite flank where he can cut in on his right foot and shoot, while Pogba has a free role – floating in between lines causing havoc to defences.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been unable to forge a meaningful relationship with anyone on that right-hand side, with the number of players there being chopped and changed on a regular basis.

With Sancho in that position, there would be no question marks over who would be selected – giving the whole side a boost.

Rashford could move over to the left-hand side or up front, as Solskjaer likes to do, while Pogba can perform his role in midfield better – as he prefers.

Whether Dortmund sell is another matter but with them staring at no Champions League football next season, their efforts to retain their best stars would be a difficult one.

As for the England international, he is keen on a return to the Premier League while United have long been interested – and could finally land their man.

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