Tottenham Hotspur have identified Eli Junior Kroupi as a priority target for the left forward position, according to Thursday's newspaper reports, as the club presses ahead with one of the most ambitious transfer windows seen in the Premier League in recent years.

Senegal star Pape Gueye in international row

Away from the transfer market, Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has declared himself unavailable for international duty, triggering a dispute with head coach Pape Thiaw. The Villarreal player says he is stepping away from the national squad while the current technical staff remains in charge, following Senegal's 3-2 elimination by Belgium at the World Cup.

Belgium's victory over Senegal was not without its own drama — reports suggest Leandro Trossard clashed angrily with teammate Youri Tielemans during the match.

Transfer round-up

Manchester United have withdrawn from the race to sign Mexican forward Gilberto Mora, ending their pursuit of the highly rated youngster.

Curtis Jones looks set to remain at Liverpool after the England midfielder showed reluctance to join Nottingham Forest. Inter Milan have also been unable to match his valuation, leaving his future firmly at Anfield for now.

Coventry City are poised to make Switzerland international and Eintracht Frankfurt defender Aurele Amenda their first signing since winning promotion back to the Premier League.

England at the World Cup

England midfielder Declan Rice played down fitness concerns, saying he felt