TOTTENHAM’S desperate search for a striker has seen them turn their attention to Southampton’s Danny Ings, according to shock reports.
Jose Mourinho is doing all he can to find back up for Harry Kane – especially given how lacking in ideas Spurs looked in the 1-0 defeat to Everton.
Spurs could make a late move for Southampton’s IngsCredit: Getty – Pool
The Portuguese claimed before his side’s season-opening loss that he was confident a new forward will arrive during this window.
What is not so clear is whether that will be on a permanent or loan basis.
Spurs have a “strong, long-held” interest in 28-year-old England striker Ings, say Football London.
The 28-year-old former Liverpool man scored an impressive 22 goals for the Saints last season after overcoming injuries.
But while Tottenham reportedly plot a move, the club’s transfer bosses are said to doubt they can land Ings this summer.
Should that not work out then Mourinho – who slammed his side’s “lazy press” against the Toffees – looks ready to raid the continent for a new signing.
Metz striker Habib Diallo has been on his radar since January.
The 25-year-old Senegalese front man is said to be eager to make the move to the Premier League, while Benfica’s Carlos Vinicius is another who has caught the eye of the ex-Porto manager.
Torino skipper Andrea Belotti, 26, has also entered plans after scoring 22 goals in all competitions last season.
Napoli forward Arkadiusz Milik is definitely on Tottenham’s radar, however a £28million fee and big wages are putting off financially prudent Spurs.
While Trabzonspor president Ahmet Agaoglu said Spurs are interested in signing Alexander Sorloth, on loan at the Turkish club from Crystal Palace.
Tottenham are also looking at RB Salzburg’s Zambian hitman Patson Daka.
Asked recently about bringing in a partner for Kane, Mourinho said: “Yes, I want, I need a striker.
“The club — the structure above me — knows I need a striker and also wants a striker.
“Are we going to get one? I believe so.
“The team needs it because at this moment the squad is getting very balanced, with different options for different positions.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
