Tottenham Hotspur have suffered numerous injury problems and their need for a fit and available striker couldn't be more evident heading into the summer transfer window.
Tottenham Hotspur plan for summer of major change
Straddling the line between ecstasy and agony, Ange Postecoglou's final prayer of turning an inconsistent campaign into a memorable one rests on his side's ability to win this season's Europa League.
Currently at the quarter-final stage, navigating past Eintracht Frankfurt followed by either Lazio or Bodo/Glimt could secure a place in the final come May. In turn, claiming competition glory would go a long way to attracting talent this summer when evaluating the lure of Champions League football on offer.
Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko are on Spurs' radar but would likely only be attainable should qualification for Europe's premier competition become possible.
Brighton's Jake Hinshelwood is a candidate to enrich Tottenham's midfield after his recent displays for Brighton & Hove Albion and may be an affordable target at the £34 million mark.
With the north Londoners in the market for stars with potential, there could be a significant sea change this summer that may pave the way for long-serving stars to depart as part of a new dawn.
That could also be the case managerially, as Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola could reportedly succeed Postecoglou if Daniel Levy decides to part ways with the Australian.
Much depends on the outcome of this campaign, albeit Spurs' Premier League exploits are likely to be a disappointing feature should they continue to produce inconsistent domestic results.
Now, there could be some light at the end of the tunnel as Tottenham are now willing to put forward a significant proposal to bring in one of Europe's most prolific forwards.
Tottenham prepared to submit super offer for Viktor Gyokeres
According to reports in Spain, Tottenham are prepared to break the bank to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting and are willing to make a 'super offer', despite his current employers' reluctance to let him leave this summer.
Possessing a high release clause at the Portuguese champions, it is said that willingness from the Sweden international to seek a new challenge in one of the world's elite environments could hasten the process of a big-money sale as Spurs look to finally fill the void left by Harry Kane.
Continuing his fine form, Gyokeres has registered an incredible 40 goals and 10 assists in 41 matches across all competitions, including six in eight Champions League encounters.
Labelled "fantastic" by Nico Kovac, the former Coventry City striker ranks as Sporting's best-performing player this campaign and has registered an average rating of 8.03 for his exploits in 2024/25, per WhoScored.
Firepower is necessary if Spurs have designs to establish themselves as one of England's premium forces again. Nevertheless, they aren't the only side who will want Gyokeres within their ranks this summer.