Tottenham Hotspur are attempting to make progress in a move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.
Solanke is high on Tottenham’s list of striker targets and the club have held talks regarding a move for the former Chelsea and Liverpool man.
The 26-year-old has a high buy-out in his Bournemouth contract, thought to be around £65 million, that clubs have so far been unwilling to match.
Tottenham could try to strike a deal under the clause by offering Bournemouth more favourable payment terms, but the London club have work to do to make significant progress.
Head coach Ange Postecoglou has made it clear that he wants to add a striker to his squad and Solanke is seen as a good fit for his style.
Solanke scored 21 goals in all competitions for Bournemouth last season and just missed out on a place in England’s squad for the European Championships.
Heung-Min Son top-scored for Tottenham last season, with 17 goals, and played most of the season through the middle.
But Postecoglou would like to have the option to move Son back out to the left, where he is arguably more effective, by signing a recognised striker.
Richarlison scored 11 League goals in a campaign interrupted by injuries and the Brazilian has interest from Saudi Arabia.
Having started his career at Chelsea, before moving to Liverpool, Solanke would like another opportunity at one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
Solanke’s former club Chelsea have also shown an interest in re-signing him this summer, but have so far been put off by Bournemouth’s valuation.
Tottenham did not follow up their long-standing interest in Atletico Madrid-bound Conor Gallagher with a firm offer for the midfielder.
Chelsea’s preference was to sell Gallagher overseas and Atletico have offered the England international a package that would have potentially placed him among Tottenham’s highest earners.