​The outspoken agent of Manchester City's Kelehci Iheanacho has ruled out the striker's potential move to Tottenham this summer after admitting that it is unlikely his client will be sold to a direct rival.





The Nigerian has found himself on the periphery of Pep Guardiola's plans for the second half of the season and with the arrival of Brazil star Gabriel Jesus in January, Iheanacho's future at City has become increasingly uncertain.

Kelechi Iheanacho’s agent rules out Tottenham switch - https://t.co/GsU33VEK4s pic.twitter.com/U3bEfMATqR — Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) May 22, 2017

With his agent, Olumide Olowu, suggesting last month that the forward would have to leave City this summer in order to progress his career, Iheanacho has been linked with a number of clubs around Europe, including Premier League runners up Tottenham.





Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino will be looking to strengthen his squad in the close season as he looks to add the finishing touches to his team, but it seems that he won't be able to turn towards City's unwanted man after Olowu ruled out a possible deal involving Iheanacho.





Whilst the player's agent claimed that he won't be moving to one of the Citizens' direct rivals, he did appear to leave the door open for a move to two other Premier League sides.

Olowu told ​Owngoalnigeria.com : ”It’s clear he won’t be sold to a direct title rival by Man City, so when I see the reported interest from Spurs, I know if it becomes official it will be dismissed outrightly, but Everton and West Ham we will have to wait and see."





Both West Ham and Everton are expected to be busy during the upcoming transfer window, with the Toffees particularly concerned by the need for another striker, as star man Romelu Lukaku fails to commit his future to the club.





Though he may be relatively unproven, it's fair to say Iheanacho has demonstrated he has the quality to succeed in the Premier League on numerous occasions in the past, and would undoubtedly be a handy signing for either Everton or Slaven Bilic's Hammers.