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Kyle Walker could become a key figure in a deal that sees Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho transfer to Spurs.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side have yet to strengthen their squad this summer but reports suggest they are interested in the highly-rated Nigerian.

Iheanacho is free to leave City before the season gets underway and a number of clubs have expressed an interest in the frontman.

The 20-year-old looks set to move to Leicester City after the clubs agreed a fee, but Pochettino could potentially make a move to hijack the deal.

Despite the player looking likely to be heading to the King Power Stadium, a move could swing in Spurs’ favour thanks to Walker.

Pep Guardiola is very keen on signing the England international before the season starts and the Manchester Evening News believe that Iheanacho could be used in a deal to sign the right-back.

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Walker is expected to move to the Etihad Stadium in the summer, although talk of a transfer seems to have stalled in recent weeks.

Spurs want £50million for the 27-year-old, but City are not prepared to meet the club’s demands.

This in turn could lead to Iheanacho becoming part of a deal that would take Walker to Manchester.

Pochettino will be keen to provide competition for Harry Kane next season, especially given Vincent Janssen struggled in his first season at the club.

Iheanacho, who scored seven goals for City last campaign, would be a valuable addition for Spurs and give the manager another option up front.

Although the opportunity of regular football at the Foxes could be a big pull for Iheanacho, the chance for him to play in the Champions League and for a side pushing towards the top end of the table could turn his head.

City are desperate to sign Walker and the possibility of offering Iheanacho as part of the deal could speed up the chances of Guardiola finally landing one of his main summer targets.