Britain’s world and European indoor champion Richard Kilty is willing to bet £30,000 he would beat Arsenal pair Hector Bellerin and Theo Walcott in a sprint race.

Tottenham have won the race to sign highly-rated Germany international Lewis Holtby from Schalke.

Birmingham are considering a loan move for Tottenham midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, who is among the players that have put Damien Comolli’s influence at White Hart Lane in the spotlight.