Manchester City to sell Emmanuel Adebayor to secure Robin van Persie?

Manchester City will reportedly pave the way for Arsenal striker Robin van Persie by selling Emmanuel Adebayor to Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs will complete a £5m deal for Adebayor after agreeing to pay nearly all of the Togo international's £170,000-a-week wages, according to The Sun.

It is understood that City will move for Van Persie upon the completion of the Adebayor deal, with the Dutchman reportedly keen on a move to the Premier League champions.

City are said to be preparing a £15m initial offer for the wantaway striker.