Spurs linked with Gareth Barry bid

Tottenham Hotspur are lining up a surprise £4million bid for Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry.

City are apparently happy to let Barry leave the Etihad this summer as they overhaul their squad for next season.

The Premier League runners-up have already spent almost £45million on Fernandinho and Jesus Navas, with more signings expected once Manuel Pellegrini is confirmed as their new manager.

Barry is in the final year of his contract, and Spurs are considering the 32-year-old as a replacement for Scott Parker, who might also be on the move this summer, according to the Daily Express. 

Sunderland and Fiorentina have been linked with Parker, who is likely to fall behind Sandro in the pecking order at Spurs once the Brazilian returns from injury.