Report: Spurs are expected to battle PL side for 15-goal striker in January 

Football Insider have claimed that Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham could go head-to-head for Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy in the January window.

Guirassy has been the most in-form marksman across Europe at the start of this season, having found the back of the net 15 times in nine appearances across all competitions so far (Transfermarkt).

TEAMtalk claimed earlier this month that Tottenham are one of several Premier League sides monitoring the 27-year-old’s situation closely ahead of January.

It was subsequently revealed by Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg last week that the centre-forward has a release clause of €20m (£17.4m) in his contract.

However, the journalist added that the prolific striker is more likely to leave MHPArena next summer rather than in January.

Fulham are Spurs’ main competitors for Guirassy

While Football Insider have now also backed up Tottenham’s interest in Guirassy, they say that their main competition for the player would come from London rivals, Fulham.

The outlet states that signing a number nine to replace Aleksandar Mitrovic, who completed a move to Al-Hilal in the summer, is one of Marco Silva’s priorities in January.

It is alleged that the Cottagers are expected to have money to spend when the transfer window reopens and have now identified Guirassy as one of their top targets.

Spurs Web Opinion

I do not think signing a number nine would be Postecoglou’s top priority in January. However, the Lilywhites would be open to market opportunities and could be tempted to act if they feel there is a risk of some other club poaching Guirassy.