Spurs lead race for Akanji – Sunday’s gossip

Tottenham move ahead of West Ham in the pursuit of Fabio Vieira from Arsenal, and Chelsea are reportedly moving for Fermin Lopez.

Manuel Akanji, 30, is currently a free agent at Manchester City, who is competing with Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace to become their signature. (Gazetta Dello Sport, Italian)

Despite being linked with Chelsea, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick claims he is convinced attacking midfielder Fermin Lopez, 22, who has won two international caps, will stay at the club in the current transfer window. (ESPN)

However, Chelsea are prepared to make a deal for Lopez, who is Barcelona‘s 90 million euros (£78 million) ace. (Mundo Deportivo, Spanish)

West Ham has signed Fabio Vieira from Arsenal, but Stuttgart and another top Bundesliga club are interested in the 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder. (Sky Sports Germany)

Wessair Mazraoui, 27, a defender for Manchester United and Morocco, has become a target for Juventus in the Serie A. (Gazetta Dello Sport, Italian)

RB Leipzig is interested in replacing Xavi Simons with Liverpool and England U21s midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22, but the German club refuses to pay the asking price. (ESPN)

If Elliott’s move comes to an end, Liverpool might make moves for England midfielder Morgan Rogers, 23. Football Insider

Despite being linked with interest from a number of clubs, including Liverpool and Arsenal, Brazilian winger Rodrygo, 24, will remain with Real Madrid during this transfer window. (Spanish: Marca)

After their unsuccessful transfer to Brighton’s Facundo Buonanotte, Leeds United are still interested in Leicester City and Morocco’s 23-year-old attacking midfielder Bilal El Khannouss. (The Athletic is required to subscribe)

Before the summer transfer window closes, Chelsea might consider modifying Braga forward Roger Fernandes’ release clause. (Portuguese: A Bola)

As Unai Emery looks to strengthen his defensive ranks, Aston Villa are interested in signing 23-year-old center-back Enzo Boyomo for a potential £21.25 million deal. (The Telegraph: A subscription is required)