Overview

• Fabrizio Romano reports Tottenham have contacted Manchester City over Akanji, with Spurs now viewed locally as moving to the front of the queue.
• AC Milan have sounded out a move with the Swiss centre-back on a shortlist of targets, with some outlets claiming a five-year offer has been proposed.
• Manchester City previously accepted an offer in the region of €17.5m from Galatasaray, but Akanji did not agree to the transfer.
• City are open to a sale around £15m as they cut a crowded squad before submitting their Champions League list, and Akanji has yet to feature in the league this season.
• talkSPORT says Crystal Palace are also considering Akanji, potentially linked to contingency planning if Marc Guehi departs.