Gossip: Spurs make move for striker Kalimuendo
Tottenham are set to open talks with Rennes over French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, 23. (L'Equipe - in French), externalMeanwhile, Brentford and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, is leaning towards a move to Manchester United over Spurs, despite Thomas Frank's move to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. (Sky Sports News), externalWant more transfer stories? Read Tuesday's full gossip column Follow the gossip column on BBC Sport
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