Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Mohammed Kudus from London rivals West Ham United could massively improve their ranks ahead of their Champions League campaign - but if they get a deal done, their hard work shouldn't stop there with the addition of a further top-class attacker to give new boss Thomas Frank a huge helping hand.
Kudus, who didn't impress as much as he would've liked for the Hammers last season, was the subject of a £50million bid from Tottenham on Saturday, which was rejected out of hand by the Irons, but it's expected that Daniel Levy will return for the Ghanaian, who wants the move to the north London outfit.
Whilst Tottenham completed loan moves that turned permanent for Kevin Danso and Bayern Munich prodigy Mathys Tel, any permanent moves for players who didn't spend time at the north London outfit last season haven't materialised just yet - but a move for Kudus is on their priority list. However, they shouldn't stop there if a deal does get underway - with Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic being a move that they must get over the line to massively bolster their ranks.
Vlahovic Would be an Astute Addition Alongside Kudus
The Serbian has been touted with a move away for quite some time
Vlahovic has been one of Serie A's top strikers for a number of years, bursting onto the scene as a 19-year-old with Fiorentina to score six in his first full season at La Viola - before blossoming and scoring 38 goals in just 68 games for the club over two Serie A seasons.
That prompted a move to Juventus for a huge fee and £315,000-per-week wage, becoming their first-choice star and his first two-and-a-half seasons bore 33 goals in just 75 games, becoming a solid acquisition in Turin.
However, the club's failure to keep themselves as a dominant force in the top-flight means that Vlahovic is now ready to move on, owing to his huge wages - and Tottenham would be the ideal move for him.
Dominic Solanke is the club's only out-and-out striker, with many options being wide players who have had stints up front including Son Heung-min, Richarlison and Mikey Moore - though Son and Richarlison's futures are up in the air, whilst Moore remains a young talent who needs to be nurtured.
Vlahovic should be brought in as competition for the English star, and that would see the Serbian finally get his chance at the age of 25 to shine in the Premier League.
Vlahovic Would Come on the Cheap to West Ham
The Serbian wants out of Juventus, and the feeling is mutual
This isn't just a shot in the dark - Vlahovic was touted for a move to Tottenham at the turn of Sunday morning, with the club having been 'spoken to' about a move for the former Partizan Belgrade signing.
He is free to leave Juventus, who are actively trying to sell Vlahovic, and he will be available for as little as £13million - with their asking price being slashed in half, making a move to the Premier League much easier.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Mohammed Kudus has 12 goals in 42 caps for Ghana.
Kudus' creativity and dribbling, mixed with Vlahovic's incisive nature and clinical edge, means that he should be the next player for Levy to be banging the door down for after their Champions League qualification.
Statistics courtesy of WhoScored. Correct as of 06-07-25.