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#4 Eric Bailly (Manchester United)

Manchester United v Sevilla FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second Leg
Manchester United v Sevilla FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second Leg

Eric Bailly joined Manchester United from Villarreal in the summer of 2016 for around £35m, but he's had a torrid time at Old Trafford since then.

His relationship with Jose Mourinho appears to be deteriorating by the day now, and it seems like it's only a matter of time before he attempts to force his way out of the club. Mourinho often keeps Bailly on the bench, opting instead for the likes of Chris Smalling or Victor Lindelof to play at the back.

As a result of all this, it's no wonder that clubs have begun to show interest in the 24-year-old Ivorian, as he still has a huge amount of talent to offer clubs, but he needs to be used right.

But for Spurs, trying to land Eric Bailly next month might prove a lot harder than first thought, since Paris Saint-Germain are now reportedly in the running for his signature. Tottenham might be a rich club, but their fortune is nowhere near that of PSG, so if a bidding war ensues, Spurs will have to look elsewhere.

Rumour probability: 6/10

The fact that Bailly is unhappy at Old Trafford is what makes his transfer a likely one, but where he might end up is anyone's guess. Spurs have as much chance as any other club, given their prestige, but it may come down to who offers him the most money - and that's where Paris Saint-Germain come in.

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