Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to splash the cash, with the Lilywhites ready to make another huge offer for Eli Junior Kroupi.
Having addressed their midfield and defensive weaknesses at the start of the window, reports indicate that Tottenham are now looking for multiple top-class additions to their forward line.
It emerged last week that Kroupi is among the attackers of interest to Roberto De Zerbi’s side and the speculation has intensified over the last few days.
According to some sources, Bournemouth are expected to demand over £80m for the Spurs target, and it appears that the Lilywhites may be willing to pay that kind of figure for the 19-year-old.
How much are Tottenham expected to offer for Eli Junior Kroupi?
According to talkSPORT’s Alex Crook, the Lilywhites are now preparing their first offer for the Bournemouth starlet, who scored 13 times in his first season in the Premier League following his move from Lorient to the South Coast last summer.
Crook reveals that Tottenham Hotspur are ready to make an offer of £85m for Kroupi to test Bournemouth’s resolve to keep the teenager.
However, the message coming out of the Vitality Stadium is that their star men, namely Kroupi and Alex Scott, are not for sale this summer.
Crook’s told talkSPORT: “Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi has lots of potential suitors, Arsenal one of them, but Tottenham are preparing a potential bid of £85m, they want to test Bournemouth’s resolve.
“He is not for sale this summer – that’s the message coming out of Bournemouth – him and Alex Scott will stay. Tottenham want another forward player, and they will probably see Richarlison depart – but the message from the South Coast is Kroupi is not for sale this summer.”
Who will Spurs prioritise between Kroupi and Rafael Leao?
The other forward who Tottenham have been heavily linked with over recent days is Rafael Leao, who has reportedly been offered to the Lilywhites.
The Portuguese star is expected to be cheaper than Kroupi, with some sources suggesting Milan could sell Leao for €50m (£42.7m) this summer.
However, Spurs have shown that they are willing to pay a premium for Premier League-proven players, and one thus would not be surprised if they prioritise a move for the Bournemouth forward over the Milan star.