“It’s true” – Romano says Tottenham made inquiries for “top athlete” alongside Solanke
Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano says Tottenham are eyeing a £12 million player alongside their pursuit of Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.
Spurs pursuing move for Dominic Solanke and other strikers
Ange Postecoglou, the manager, stated last week that Spurs are actively seeking to recruit a striker before the deadline, so it seems there will be a new number nine to keep an eye on in the upcoming weeks. With Son Heung-min and Richarlison scoring 29 goals combined in all competitions last season, Postecoglou was largely dependent on them for Spurs’ goal total. However, he doesn’t want a repeat of that in 2024–2025, stating that he would have used Harry Kane if he hadn’t chosen to join Bayern Munich.
“If Harry would have stayed I definitely would have used him!,” said Postecoglou on Tottenham’s plans to sign a new striker.
“So I think for us what’s more important is the type of striker we get. You know we play a certain way. We demand certain things from a physical perspective from the technical aspects of it that it’s going be a striker that fits that mould.
“It’s still the area of the park we’re really probably the thinnest when I talk about squad-wise at the moment, so obviously that’s a focus for us.
“Irrespective of the approach, I like to think I’ve always been pretty clear on what I want. I’ve had success for the most part of my career with transfers and, I mean, I thought last year’s window was excellent.”
According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham are in talks over signing Solanke from Bournemouth, and Spurs are pushing to seal a deal for the Englishman who scored 21 goals in all competitions for the Cherries last term.
He is not, however, the only forward on their radar; trustworthy colleague Ben Jacobs of GiveMeSport confirms that Tottenham is really interested in signing Ivan Toney of Brentford. Spurs’ first priority is to recruit a striker, but they may also need to sign another right-back because Emerson Royal is rumored to be close to joining AC Milan.
Tottenham also thinking about signing Issa Kabore from Man City
Speaking to GiveMeSport, amid their high-profile chase for Solanke, Romano says that Tottenham are considering a move for Issa Kabore – who would come in to replace Emerson if the Brazilian does, at long last, seal his San Siro move.
“Tottenham would look to fill the gap, for sure, because they have Pedro Porro, but they would need one more player,” said Romano.
“It’s true that Kabore at Manchester City, former Luton Town player, is appreciated by Tottenham. But I’m told he is not the only option. So there are several possibilities being considered.”
The Burkina Faso international spent last season on loan at Kenilworth Road, making 24 Premier League appearances, with City believed to value Kabore at around £12 million. Ex-Marseille boss Igor Tudor also branded Kabore a “top athlete” when the pair worked together in Ligue 1.
