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Tottenham are said to be leading a race to sign a Serie A striker.
Tottenham are already said to be looking at a striker option ahead of the summer as they plan to avoid any sort of relegation battle next season. At this point, Spurs are far from assured of a Premier League spot next season, with just one point separating them from the bottom three as things stand.
Igor Tudor did manage to pick up his first point as interim boss over the weekend, drawing with Liverpool in dramatic fashion, but the North London club’s route to survival is still a complicated one.
Somewhere between now and the end of the season, Tottenham need to hit a run of form to outrun Nottingham Forest or West Ham, with only one relegation spot remaining, given Burnley are all-but down.
But Tottenham’s recruitment chiefs will be planning for the possibility of another Premier League season next term, and they will already be earmarking possible new signings.
According to Tutto Sport, Spurs are interested in Juventus striker Jonathan David, who has scored seven and assisted five so far this season. David only joined Juventus on a free transfer last summer, but the Italian club reportedly view him as a profit maker, given any money received will be profit.
It’s reported a £30million fee will do the trick, and it’s claimed West Ham are also interested, but Tottenham are said to hold the upper-hand. Then again, it might come down to whoever dodges relegation.
David is likely to have other options, too, given he was in-demand prior to his move to Juventus. It’s also possible the striker has a good home World Cup with Canada, which will only increase interest - and potentially the fee.
Spurs do need more competition up top, and a £30million deal to land David would be a smart move, with most strikers coming in at much more expensive fees.
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