Coral’s Rumour Reel: Toffees tracking former loanee from Barcelona

Spurs are also interested in acquiring the services of 23-year-old Egypt wideman Mohamed Salah from close London rivals Chelsea. The winger spent this term on loan at Serie A side Fiorentina and could provide White Hart Lane with a talented new attacking star in their ranks.

Another possible incomer At Tottenham could be Barcelona’s talented defender Marc Barta, who is hoping to move away from the Nou Camp in order to find more regular first-team action elsewhere. The centre back reportedly has a release clause of around £8.7m, which Spurs are more than capable of meeting this summer.

Stoke City are also hoping to boost their attacking force, with Mark Hughes close to another transfer coup. The Potters are reportedly on the verge of capturing 25-year-old Spanish striker Joselu for a potential £7.3m deal from German outfit Hannover.

Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United are close to finally securing the services of Argentina international defender Nicolas Otamendi, but they must meet his apparent £35m release clause. The Valencia centre back has been rated at £25m by the Old Trafford club but may up their offer.

Another reported Red Devils target Roberto Firmino, has been confirmed to be moving to the Premier League, after his agent stated he will end up in England this summer. The Hoffenheim and Brazil forward could join United, but only after the Copa America in Chile.

Elsewhere, Juventus are hoping to lure Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel to Turin, with Premier League champions Chelsea having been recently linked with a move for the Belgium international. Jose Mourinho’s Blues are 6/4 to retain their top tier crown next season.