Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to advance on talks to add to their attacking department this summer, with AC Milan star Rafael Leao and Real Madrid forward Rodrygo among their targets, GIVEMESPORT sources understand.
The north London club have had a summer of change so far with Thomas Frank appointed to replace Ange Postecoglou as manager, while the Dane has brought in Kota Takai, Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha to strengthen the squad.
But Spurs must now deal with the fact that captain Heung-Min Son has revealed he will leave the club this summer, with GMS sources revealing that a move to LAFC is close to being finalised, and now they are looking to replace him.
Tottenham Keen on Rafael Leao
Deal likely to be too expensive currently
The club have already made Mathys Tel's loan move from Bayern Munich permanent this summer, but after James Maddison suffered what seems like a serious knee injury in their pre-season clash with Newcastle, new attacking reinforcements are desired.
One player who has been linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is Milan star Leao, and GMS sources understand that there is a genuine interest in the Portugal international, which has been registered with the Serie A club.
The 26-year-old is still valued highly at Milan ahead of next season, but he set tongues wagging after liking an Instagram post which confirmed his national team teammate Palhinha's move to the club. However, sources understand that a deal is currently seen as being too expensive and is being played down.
Another player the club have been linked to is Brazil international Rodrygo, who could be cheaper than Leao, but it remains to be seen if they firm up their interest in him.
Spurs have spread the net wide to come up with solutions in the latter part of the window, and GMS sources understand that they want to progress this week in their search for new attacking talent.
Tottenham Also Eyeing Grealish
£300,000-a-week wages could complicate deal
Another player who has been identified as a potential late target is Manchester City forward Jack Grealish, who has been made available for a loan or permanent move away from the Etihad Stadium after falling down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola.
However, the England star's £300,000-a-week wages could complicate any deal and that is why there has been limited movement on a deal to take him anywhere so far.
Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho is someone else the club have checked on in their bid to bolster the attack, but they haven't made any formal contact yet at this point.
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