Rumour Reel: Spurs seek Drinkwater deal, Baggies close on Sakho signing

The 21-year-old has spent the last few weeks training with Los Blancos’ senior squad, and manager Zinedine could be willing to lend one-time Bernabeu teammate Aitor Karanka his son.

Spanish sides Alcorcon and Sporting Gijon have made their interest known for Real Madrid Castilla regular Enzo.

Sakho Baggies bound

West Bromwich Albion have reportedly agreed a £15m fee for West Ham United’s Senegal striker Diafra Sakho. The 26-year-old submitted a transfer request last month amid interest from Sunderland, and refused to travel with the squad to Austria for pre-season training.

Now, Sakho has to decide whether he wants to join the West Midlands side. The Senegalese scored seven goals in all competitions last term and could be a replacement for the likely departing Saido Berahino.

Conte keen on Lukaku

Chelsea have already reportedly had a £57m offer rebuffed for Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, and reports now suggest the Blues are set to test Everton’s resolve with an improved £68m bid for the former Stamford Bridge talent.

If successful, it would break the current British transfer record set by Manchester United when they signed Real Madrid’s Angel Di Maria. Despite Lukaku seeking a move, the Toffees are digging their heels in as talks enter into August.

The Merseyside outfit are asking for a spectacular £75m – according to reports. Everton are under no pressure to sell their valuable asset for under their price, after Farhad Moshiri became the club’s majority shareholder. The Iranian businessman brings financial stability and fresh investment, with a refurbished stadium in the offing.

Lukaku could be one of two big money departures from the Toffees, as Manchester City remain confident of sealing John Stones’ signature for £50m.

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