Tottenham Hotspur may have a chance to sign a Bundesliga striker who has scored 16 goals this season on a cut-price deal this summer, but they are now facing competition from around the Premier League as well as from across Europe.
With Richarlison expected to depart Spurs this summer, one would expect the North London club to be in the market for a number nine to compete with Dominic Solanke.
However, Tottenham are not in a position to spend big this summer, with reports indicating that Spurs would have to sell before buying, given the state of their finances.
That is perhaps why it emerged a couple of days ago that Tottenham have turned their attention to Borussia Monchengladbach’s striker Tim Kleindienst, who is expected to be available on a discount after the Bundesliga club failed to qualify for Europe.
Tottenham facing plenty of competition for Tim Kleindienst
A fresh report in CaughtOffside has now backed up Spurs’ interest in the Gladbach forward and they too confirm that the player could be made available for just €30m-€35m (£25.4m-£29.6m) this summer.
This is due to the German club’s current financial situation, which might force them to cash in on some of their biggest names this summer.
While this figure is considered ‘a very reasonable investment’ by Tottenham Hotspur, they are not the only ones tempted by the opportunity.
The outlet says that West Ham United, Everton and Wolves are all now considering pushing ahead with a move for Kleindienst when the transfer market opens next month.
European clubs also contemplating a move for Kleindienst
The competition for the 29-year-old’s signature does not end there, with the player also said to be attracting interest from Serie A.
Both Inter Milan and AS Roma are said to be keen on adding more firepower to their forward line and both clubs are now allegedly keeping an eye on Kleindienst’s situation.
Finally, the publication adds that Bayern Munich are also ‘evaluating’ the German international right now as they prepare their summer shopping list.