TOTTENHAM are in talks with Leeds over a late-window loan deal for Dan James.
Valencia want to loan Spurs’ winger Bryan Gil but Antonio Conte is adamant if any of his squad leave, they must be replaced.
That has led to the pursuit of Wales international James, who only joined Leeds last summer from Manchester United for £25million.
James was named as a substitute for Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw at home to Everton in favour of recent signing Luis Sinisterra.
And afterwards Whites boss Jesse Marsch did not exactly rule out allowing the ex-Swansea speedster to leave.
Marsch said: “I like Dan and I think he has been a big part of what we have done here before I came and since I have been here.
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“I don’t anticipate big movement in the group, but we have to see what happens in the next 24 hours.”
Spurs are proposing a loan switch with an option to buy for James.
There have been reports of interest in Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea but SunSport understands that is unlikely.
Gil, 21, spent the second half of last season on loan at Valencia and, despite being named as an unused sub for Spurs’ first three games of the season, is ready to go back temporarily to the Mestalla.
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Valencia boss Gennaro Gattuso confirmed the deal hinges on Tottenham signing a replacement first when speaking at the weekend.
The former Italy international said: “We have closed a deal for Bryan, Tottenham have told us that it is 99 per cent done. We have been waiting for him for two or three days.
“Tottenham have told us that they have to sign a replacement so that he can travel. We are waiting for Tottenham to sign another player.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
