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Spurs could hijack Leicester’s move for Kelechi Iheanacho in order to speed up Kyle Walker’s move to Manchester City

Mauricio Pochettino keen on City striker along with Borussia Dortmund and Monaco

SPURS may take Kelechi Iheanacho to speed up Kyle Walker’s move to Manchester City.

Leicester last night matched City’s £20million price tag for the Nigerian striker.

 Spurs could make a move for Kelechi Iheanacho
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Spurs could make a move for Kelechi IheanachoCredit: Getty Images
 Manchester City want to speed up the purchase of Kyle Walker
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Manchester City want to speed up the purchase of Kyle WalkerCredit: PA:Press Association

But Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is also interested — along with Borussia Dortmund and Monaco.

City boss Pep Guardiola wants to sign England right-back Walker, 27.

But the clubs hit a stalemate as Spurs are holding out for £50m.

Iheanacho could help push the move through with the 20-year-old going to White Hart Lane in a player-plus-cash deal.

Iheanacho banged in 14 goals when he first broke into City’s first team two seasons ago.

But he managed just eight in nine starts last term with Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero both ahead of him in the Etihad pecking order.

 Man City boss Pep Guardiola is willing to let go of the Nigerian striker
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Man City boss Pep Guardiola is willing to let go of the Nigerian strikerCredit: Reuters
 The Man City frontman, still just 20, looks best off trying to find regular first-team football elsewhere
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The Man City frontman, still just 20, looks best off trying to find regular first-team football elsewhereCredit: Getty Images

Iheanacho could be joined out the door by Wilfried Bony, another City striker.

The £28million flop is reportedly wanted by Marseille along with fellow Ligue 1 side Lille and a number of Chinese Super League clubs.



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