Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Manuel Akanji from Manchester City, and they have submitted an offer to beat AC Milan to his signature.

According to a report by Sky Sports Italy, AC Milan are interested in Manuel Akanji as well, and they have submitted an offer for him. However, the 30-year-old defender wants to continue in England. The development will come as a huge boost for Tottenham. It remains to be seen whether they can wrap up the move quickly.

The Swiss defender has not been a regular starter for Manchester City over the last 12 months, and he needs to leave the club to play more often. The former Borussia Dortmund star is at the peak of his career, and he will not want to sit on the bench at Manchester City. He needs regular game time, and Tottenham might be able to provide him with that opportunity.

The North London club have an exciting project and a talented squad. They have brought in a top-quality manager like Thomas Frank as well. The opportunity to join them will be quite tempting for the defender. The player has recently rejected the opportunity to sign Galatasaray.

Akanji will help Spurs

The 30-year-old has proven his quality in the Premier League, and there is no doubt that he is good enough for Tottenham. He is versatile enough to slot into the role of a central defender as well as a full-back. He could be an asset for the club.

The experienced defender has the quality and the experience to make an instant impact. He has won major trophies during his time at Manchester City, and that experience will be invaluable for the Tottenham dressing room. Spurs are looking to build a squad capable of fighting for trophies regularly, and they could use players like Akanji, who know what it takes to compete at the highest level regularly.

Meanwhile, the Swiss defender is a target for AC Milan as well, and it will be interesting to see if the Serie A outfit decides to move on to other options. His €5.5 million-a-year wages may not pose an issue for the Rossoneri. Given his preference for a move to an English club, it would be ideal for the Italians to act quickly and secure other targets.