Transfer deadline countdown: Spurs raid City, Man City join Man Utd in Kone race, Villa want Chelsea’s Tosin

TOTTENHAM IN TALKS FOR CITY DUO SAVINHO AND MARMOUSH

Tottenham are in active talks to sign both Brazil winger Savinho, 22, and Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, 27, from Manchester City in what would be a double raid on the Premier League champions, according to The Athletic. Both players have struggled for consistent game time under Pep Guardiola’s successor and City appear willing to cash in, with Spurs boss looking to add proven Premier League quality before September 1.

CITY IDENTIFY KONE AS TRANSFER TARGET — RIVALLING UNITED

Manchester City have entered the race for Roma’s France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, setting up a potential crosstown battle with Manchester United who had already been linked with the dynamic playmaker, according to the Daily Mail. Kone has established himself as one of Serie A’s most commanding midfielders and his arrival at either Manchester club would represent a significant statement signing in the post-Pep revolution reshaping City’s squad.

VILLA CHASE TOSIN AS KONSA REPLACEMENT — BENFICA ALSO IN

Aston Villa have identified Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 28, as their primary target to fill the void left by Ezri Konsa’s move to Arsenal, according to Sky Sports. The English centre-back has slipped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and would welcome regular first-team football. Benfica have also made contact with Chelsea over a potential deal, according to The Sun, setting up a battle between the Premier League and Portuguese football for the defender’s signature.

SUNDERLAND EYE RECORD £51M DEAL FOR MOZAMBIQUE WINGER CATAMO

Sunderland could shatter their transfer record by triggering the 60 million euro (£51m) release clause for Sporting’s Mozambique winger Geny Catamo, 25, according to Teamtalk. The pacey attacker has been one of the Primeira Liga’s most exciting players and a deal of this magnitude would represent one of the most ambitious signings in Championship history — a serious statement of intent from the Wearside club.

BARCELONA MONITORING KANE CONTRACT TALKS AT BAYERN

Barcelona are keeping a close eye on Harry Kane’s contract negotiations with Bayern Munich, with the England captain, 33, having entered the final year of his current deal, according to the Daily Mail. Bayern are confident of agreeing an extension but Barcelona’s interest is a reminder that the Premier League’s all-time top scorer still has options at the very highest level if talks stall.

EVERTON EYE £60M COMO WINGER DIAO

Everton are interested in signing Como’s Senegal winger Assane Diao, 20, in a deal that could cost between £50m and £60m, according to Teamtalk. The teenager has been one of Serie A’s most exciting young attackers and his capture would represent a significant investment by Everton as they look to build on their new stadium momentum.

ARSENAL RAID UNITED FOR TWO YOUNG TALENTS

Arsenal are working on deals to sign Gibraltar winger James Scanlon, 19, and English right-back Habeeb Ogunneye, 20, from Manchester United in what would be a raid on their title rivals’ academy, according to the Telegraph. United manager Ruben Amorim has already signalled his intention to monetise the club’s youth talent, and losing two promising youngsters to a direct rival would be a bitter pill for Old Trafford.

BARCELONA PUT ALVAREZ PURSUIT ON HOLD

Barcelona have paused their attempts to sign Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, 26, from Atletico Madrid and are exploring alternative options, according to ESPN. The development is a significant blow to a deal that had appeared to be gathering momentum, with Atletico reportedly unwilling to sell at Barcelona’s valuation.

GABRIEL JESUS STAYING AT ARSENAL — NAPOLI MOVE OFF

Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus, 29, is not looking to leave the Emirates despite Napoli’s interest in the Brazil forward, according to the Mirror. The striker has endured injury-disrupted seasons at Arsenal but retains the confidence of the club, and his decision to stay removes one potential headache for Mikel Arteta heading into the new campaign.

JUVENTUS JOIN NAPOLI IN ZIRKZEE INTEREST — BOTH MUST SELL FIRST

Juventus have joined Napoli in their interest in Manchester United’s Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 25 — but both Italian clubs must first offload players before being able to fund a move, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Zirkzee has struggled to nail down a regular starting position at Old Trafford since arriving from Bologna and United may be open to a sale if the right offer arrives before September 1.

HULL AND IPSWICH BATTLE SAUDI CLUB FOR OUNAHI

Hull City, Ipswich Town and Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad are all pushing to sign Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, 26, from Girona, according to Mundo Deportivo. Atletico Madrid had previously been in the frame for the dynamic midfielder, adding another layer of complexity to one of deadline week’s most contested transfers.

ATLETICO HIJACK UNITED’S MOVE FOR TEENAGE DEFENDER SALINAS

Atletico Madrid are attempting to beat Manchester United to the signing of Spanish defender Jorge Salinas, 19, from Racing Santander — threatening to hijack what had appeared to be a done deal for the Old Trafford club, according to Teamtalk. Salinas has been one of Spain’s most talked-about teenage talents and the prospect of Champions League football at Atletico could prove a compelling argument for the 19-year-old.