Tottenham are willing to take players in exchange for Harry Kane this summer, giving Manchester United an important advantage over Manchester City and Chelsea in the race to sign the England captain, according to reports in England.

Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo is said to be keen on taking Jesse Lingard as part of a player plus cash deal for Kane. The forward is not the only player that Nuno wants from United either, and it is said that a deal could comprise of two United stars plus £100m.

Whether the Red Devils would consider this a fair exchange, though, it is highly doubtful, Most media reports have claimed that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy values Kane at around £150m.

If United pay £100m, plus Lingard (who is valued at £30m), then the second player would have to be worth around £20m. From other reports, it has been suggested that Anthony Martial would be of interest to Spurs, but his asking price would be a lot higher. It will be interesting to see whether there is any basis to this part-exchange deal or whether it is simply wild speculation.