Tottenham ‘ahead’ in race for Prem star as second deadline day signing is ‘ready to fly to London’
Tottenham are ‘ahead’ of their other competitors in the race to sign Manuel Akanji from Manchester City before the deadline, according to reports.
Spurs made loan deals for Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel into permanent transfers over the summer window, while Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, Luka Vuskovic, Kota Takai and Joao Palhinha have also joined.
But Tottenham are not done there with Spurs expected to complete one or two new signings before the transfer deadline as they look for a defender and an attacker.
Man City centre-back Akanji has been linked with a number of clubs, including Premier League side Crystal Palace, but it is understood that Tottenham are now leading the race to sign the Switzerland international.
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport has claimed that AC Milan’s ‘number one target’ is Akanji with an agreement between the Serie A side and Man City ‘not a problem’.
‘Indeed… That’s not the only obstacle, however, as the Rossoneri also have to contend with Akanji’s desire to play in the Champions League. From this perspective, Tottenham are ahead of the Rossoneri. Crystal Palace are in third place.’
That is reportedly not the only deal that Tottenham are looking to get over the line on deadline day with their interest in Man City winger Savinho persisting, albeit the deal looking very unlikely.
And Spurs have apparently turned their attention to Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman with TBR Football claiming that the Nigeria international is ‘ready to fly to London to sign’ for Tottenham.
TBR Football‘s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey has revealed that a deal for Lookman “has a chance” before the deadline with Tottenham “in the right place at the right time”.
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Bailey said: “Lookman has emerged as an option for Tottenham, not dissimilar to their Xavi Simons deal. They were in the right place at the right time.
“I am told Lookman is keen, Tottenham are keen, and this has a chance ahead of Monday’s 7 pm deadline.”
Bayern Munich are also interested, as revealed by Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg on Sunday: ‘FC Bayern are exploring a deal to sign Ademola #Lookman on loan until the end of the Deadline Day. Bayern have already submitted a loan offer with an option to buy to Atalanta, as first via @David_Ornstein and confirmed.
‘Understand Galatasaray and Tottenham also approached Lookman. Bayern pushing. Open race.’
Fabrizio Romano: Tottenham Make Contact to Sign £210,000-a-Week Forward
Tottenham Hotspur have made contact to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani in the last 24 hours, according to GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano.
Spurs are set for a busy end to the summer transfer window as they look to bring in reinforcements for Thomas Frank. Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha, and Xavi Simons have all arrived through the door, but with Tottenham competing in the Champions League this season, they’ll likely need further additions for squad depth.
Fabrizio Romano: Tottenham Make Contact to Sign Kolo Muani
Randal Kolo Muani in action for Juventus
Reporting on X, Romano confirmed that in the last 24 hours, Tottenham have made contact to sign PSG striker Kolo Muani. Talks with Juventus for the centre-forward remain off as it stands, and the French international can emerge as an option for several clubs before the end of the transfer window later today.
“If talks with Juventus remain off as they are right now, Randal Kolo Muani can emerge as option for several top clubs on #DeadlineDay. Can exclusively reveal that Tottenham made an enquiry for Kolo in last 24h… could be one to watch.”
Kolo Muani, who earns £210,000-a-week at PSG, appeared set to join Juventus this summer, but it’s now an opportunity for Spurs to swoop in. Recent reports suggested Dominic Solanke has suffered an injury, so it’s no surprise to see Tottenham making a late move to sign another striker.
After an impressive start to the season, Spurs took a step backwards at the weekend, losing at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League.
