Tottenham’s plans for a new striker signing have taken on a sense of urgency, with the club’s latest plans now revealed amidst Dominic Solanke’s injury.
Tottenham’s injury woes and transfer need
The news of Dominic Solanke’s knee injury has compounded Tottenham Hotspur’s striking dilemmas, leaving Ange Postecoglou with a thinning forward line.
Solanke’s setback means the former Bournemouth man joins Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner on the injury list, leaving the North London side with limited attacking firepower.
Complicating matters further, Tottenham had been eyeing Randal Kolo Muani as a potential addition to bolster their options in the final third.
However, the France international is on the verge of completing a move to Juventus, having undergone medicals and even trained with the Italian club.
With Paris Saint-Germain yet to formally finalise the deal, Kolo Muani remains unavailable, forcing Spurs to explore alternative targets to salvage their faltering campaign.
Tottenham are still in the market for a striker as transfer deadline approaches
Sources close to Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed to Football Insider that the club is actively scouring the market for a new striker ahead of the 3 February transfer deadline.
It is said that Ange Postecoglou and his recruitment team had already identified the need for reinforcements before the extent of Dominic Solanke’s injury was revealed, which has only intensified their pursuit.
Plans are reportedly in place to complete two signings before the window shuts, with goalkeeper Antonín Kinský already joining earlier this month.
The focus now shifts to securing an attacker who can immediately impact a side struggling with injuries and form.
Analysis: A tough road ahead for Tottenham
Brennan Johnson has been Tottenham’s top scorer this season with 12 goals, while Dominic Solanke has contributed 11.
The absence of these two players leaves a significant void, particularly as Heung-min Son, who has predominantly featured as a left winger under Postecoglou, has only managed eight goals so far.
The lack of depth in the forward line highlights Tottenham’s over-reliance on key players, and with injuries taking their toll, the North London club must act decisively in the transfer market to avoid further struggle