Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a whole host of strikers during the ongoing January transfer window.
The standout name is Mathys Tel, who Tottenham have opened talks to sign this month.
Tottenham have been offered Noah Okafor from AC Milan as well.
Another striker who Tottenham are keen on signing is Stefanos Tzimas from Greek giants PAOK, who is on loan at Bundesliga 2 club Nurnberg.
Tzimas has established his reputation as an emerging talent — registering 10 goals and two assists in 12 league starts this season.
Tottenham in talks with Stefanos Tzimas but he wants Brighton move
Tottenham target Tzimas was mentored by Miroslav Klose, which explains why the 19-year-old is as lethal as he is in front of goal. More than two weeks ago, TBR Football exclusively revealed Tzimas was open to a Premier League transfer — with Liverpool approaching the Greek centre-forward in an attempt to sign him.
Journalist Florian Plettenburg has reported that Tottenham and Aston Villa are in the race to sign Tzimas and have engaged in “concrete talks” and negotiations to secure his services.
However, the youngster is “leaning towards a move” to Brighton & Hove Albion — after having had “very good talks” with Seagulls boss Fabian Huerzeler — who are now in “pole position” to sign him.
FC Nurnberg will first active the €18 million (£15 million) option-to-buy clause in the sought-after marksman’s loan deal and then demand an initial €25 million (£22.5 million) fee plus add-ons.
While Ange Postecoglou is eyeing a versatile forward, he could certainly do with another striker as well. While Tottenham are targeting a new forward, as things stand, Tzimas looks Brighton-bound.
Tottenham trying to sign Mathys Tel as quickly as possible
Most top clubs in serious need of a player have alternatives in place in case they are unable to sign one of their targets.
As Tzimas might be set for a move to Brighton, Spurs fans will be happy to discover that Tottenham are swiftly trying to sign Tel as they are aware that other high-profile clubs could snag him away from them.
Tottenham aim to “go big” for Tel’s signature as well.
However, Tel reportedly aims to join Manchester United, which is bad news for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
The North Londoners will be hoping that they can somehow manage to beat Brighton in the battle to sign the in-demand goalscorer at the very last minute.