Bio- Who is Vedat Muriqi? – The striker in form reportedly being scouted by Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly scouted Kosovo striker, Vedat Muriqi, in the past week as he took on the Czech Republic in the Euro 2020 qualifiers (Sabah).

If true, it was the perfect show for Muriqi as Kosovo won 2-1 and he even grabbed a goal. He furthered his cause last night after scoring from the spot against England too, with Harry Kane on the opposing side.

So, who is Muriqi and why are Spurs looking at him? (Football London).

Name: Vedat Muriqi

Age: 25-years-old

Born: Prizren

Position: Centre-forward

Club: Fenerbahce

Youth career: He spent five years at KF Liria as a youth player before being promoted to the first team

Former clubs: He has played for KF Liria, KF Teuta Durres, Giresunspor, Genclerbiligi, and Caykur Rizespor.

Last season: Muriqi scored a whopping 25 goals for Caykur Rizespor last season, which earned him a move to Fenerbahce.

This season: So far, Muriqi has grabbed two goals in three games.

International: He now has seven goals in 22 games for Kosovo

Interested parties (Sabah): Tottenham, Lazio, Napoli, and Fiorentina.

Cost (Football London): Fenerbahce spent £3.1m on the striker.

Contract: He is currently under contract until 2023.

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