Tottenham Hotspur are prepared to make a major move for a new striker in January if the right opportunity emerges, according to David Ornstein.
The club’s hierarchy is understood to be willing to invest heavily in Roberto De Zerbi’s squad, with Tottenham’s lack of reliable goalscorers becoming an increasing concern during the season.
Ornstein said the ideal outcome would be to recruit a centre-forward capable of leading the line for many years. Speaking on The Athletic FC, he said: “I think in an ideal world, the best case scenario would be to sign a new striker who can be their line leader for the next 10 years.”
He added: “What we’ve seen of their ownership in recent times and their hierarchy is that they’re prepared to go big in the market and invest heavily and back Roberto De Zerbi.
“Their ambition is high, so if there were the perfect candidate on the market, I don’t have reason to think they wouldn’t go for them.”
Tottenham face a difficult search for a striker
Tottenham have scored 10 goals in their opening 10 Premier League matches, with only two of those goals coming from recognised strikers. Their shortcomings in attack were particularly apparent in the recent defeat by Leeds United.
Dominic Solanke and Omar Marmoush have not made the desired impact in the final third, increasing the pressure on the club to identify a more dependable option up front.
However, finding an established centre-forward during the January transfer window could prove difficult, with clubs across Europe reluctant to lose important attacking players midway through the season.
Bournemouth youngster Eli Junior Kroupi has previously attracted Tottenham’s interest, although persuading the Cherries to sanction a January departure could be challenging. Gustavo Varela and Younes Ebnoutalib are also among the forwards who could be considered as alternatives.
Tottenham’s priority will be to find a striker who can lead the line rather than simply add another attacking option. A proven goalscorer would give De Zerbi’s side greater strength in the second half of the campaign.
