Manchester City are preparing a bid for Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks.

The Sun says the England midfielder is facing an uncertain future under Jose Mourinho at Tottenham - but his old rival Pep Guardiola is a serious admirer of the player.

Winks, 24, signed a new five-year contract with Spurs only last summer under Mauricio Pochettino.

But the arrival of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg from Southampton is likely to see his first-team chances limited next term.

Spurs are always reluctant to sell to big-six rivals but Mourinho is desperate to make more signings to put his own stamp on his squad and knows he needs to sell if there are to be any significant signings.

Winks is believed to be one valuable asset who could be allowed to go, if Spurs attract a bid in excess of £40million.