Tottenham are the favourites to sign Everton attacker Ross Barkley in the January window, according to the latest betting odds.
Leading bookmaker Sky Bet have priced the England international, 23, at 2/1 to make a switch to White Hart Lane before February 3.
Chelsea are second favourites to land Barkley at 4/1, ahead of Arsenal (7/1), AC Milan (10/1) and West Ham (12/1).
It has been reported in recent days that Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has his eye on Barkley as a replacement for Mousa Dembele, who is struggling with a foot problem.
Barkley rejected a deadline-day transfer to Chelsea after a £35million fee was agreed with Everton.
OPINION
Pochettino is said to regard Barkley, currently out injured, as a player who can be moulded into a deep-lying playmaker from a central position. The playmaker is technically excellent, mobile and strong and can carry the ball long distances, but must learn to control a game and not just operate in fits and starts. Pochettino’s judgement and eye for a player is respected by the White Hart Lane faithful and they will be happy to bow to their manager’s vision. With Chelsea out of the running following their failed deadline-day pursuit, the path is clearer for Tottenham to make another concerted attempt to sign Barkley after being so strongly linked with him during the summer window. The attacker can be converted into a dazzling midfield string-puller.