Spurs have ‘concrete interest’ in Premier League striker as Solanke alternative

Spurs are intent on signing a new striker this summer.

The Lilywhites have yet to replace Harry Kane after he joined Bayern Munich this time last year.

Ange Postecoglou spent last season juggling his front three which included Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson, Timo Werner and Saudi-linked Richarlison. However, keen to revert Son back to his preferred left-wing position, the no-nonsense Aussie has prioritised signing a new number nine.

The London-based giants have been linked with a move for Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke following an impressive individual campaign that saw him score 19 goals from 37 Premier League starts.

Spurs shift focus to Brentford’s Ivan Toney

The Cherries’ £65 million asking price has prevented negotiations from progressing though, forcing chairman Daniel Levy to sound out alternative targets, and according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Spurs are now showing a ‘concrete interest’ in Brentford’s Ivan Toney.

The 28-year-old, who is entering his contract’s final 12 months, is expected to leave the Bees this summer.

Having spent much of last season sidelined due to suspension following a guilty verdict for betting-related offences, Toney, who was part of the England squad which reached this summer’s EUROs final, is looking to reignite his career as he eyes a big move.

And while most of the league’s top clubs have been linked at some point during the summer window, it now seems Spurs are frontrunners for the Englishman’s signature.

During his four years at the Community Stadium, Toney, who is represented by leading agency CAA Stellar, has scored 72 goals and registered 23 assists in 141 games in all competitions.