Spurs lead race for Akanji - Sunday's gossip

"Tottenham Hotspur lead the race for Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, 30, as they look to beat both AC Milan and Crystal Palace to his signature. (Gazetta Dello Sport - in Italian), external"

"Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick says he is convinced 22-year-old attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez, who has been capped two times by Spain, will not leave the club in this transfer window despite being linked with Chelsea. (ESPN), external But Chelsea are ready to make an offer for Lopez, who is valued by Barcelona at 90m euros (78m). (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external"

"West Ham have entered the race to sign Fabio Vieira from Arsenal, but Stuttgart and another top Bundesliga club are also interested in the 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder. (Sky Sports Germany), external Manchester United and Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui, 27, has emerged as a target for Serie A side Juventus. (Gazetta Dello Sport - in Italian), external RB Leipzig are targeting Liverpool and England U21s midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22, as a replacement for Xavi Simons but the German side remain reluctant to meet the Reds' asking price. (ESPN), external Liverpool could make a move for Aston Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 23, should a transfer for Elliott materialise. (Football Insider), external Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, will remain at Real Madrid in this transfer window despite interest from a number of clubs including Liverpool and Arsenal. (Marca - in Spanish) , external Leeds United retain an interest in Leicester City and Morocco's 23-year-old attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss after their move for Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte collapsed. (The Athletic - su"

Tottenham Hotspur are leading interest in Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji, competing with AC Milan and Crystal Palace. Barcelona's head coach Hansi Flick states Fermin López is unlikely to leave this transfer window despite Chelsea links, though Chelsea remain prepared to bid and value him around €90m. West Ham, Stuttgart and another top Bundesliga club are linked with Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira. Juventus have targeted Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui. RB Leipzig target Harvey Elliott but are hesitant on Liverpool's asking price, with Liverpool possibly pursuing Morgan Rogers if Elliott departs. Rodrygo will stay at Real Madrid this window, and Leeds retain interest in Bilal El Khannouss.

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