Tottenham are poised to turn their attention towards signing Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in the event that their pursuit for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo falls through, as per Ben Jacobs.
Despite finishing 17th in the Premier League last season, Spurs have funds at hand to bolster their squad thanks to their Europa League final victory over Manchester United that has guaranteed Champions League football next term.
With new boss Thomas Frank at the helm following Ange Postecoglou's departure, Tottenham are pushing to bring Mbeumo alongside the Danish tactician, but the Bees are reluctant to part ways without a significant fee.
Jacobs: Semenyo 'Number One' Alternative to Mbeumo for Spurs
Frank is looking to sign a new forward
Speaking to Last Word On Spurs, Jacobs revealed that Tottenham were eyeing a move for Semenyo, who they considered first-choice after Mbeumo.
"[There is] big interest in Semenyo. I’d go so far as to say, if Mbuemo doesn’t come off [for Spurs], Semenyo is the number one choice."
Mbeumo has already given the green light to a move to Manchester United, but the Lilywhites reportedly placed a £70 million bid to land the Cameroonian last week in an attempt to hijack their pursuit. It is thought that the player still prefers Old Trafford as his next destination, though is nonetheless "enticed" by a switch to North London to reunite with Frank.
Tottenham could choose to pursue Semenyo instead, if they are unable to agree a deal with Brentford. The 25-year-old, hailed as an "absolute star", enjoyed a stellar campaign with the Cherries. He registered 13 goals and served up a further six assists in 42 outings across all competitions to rank as one of the best players at the Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has no interest in losing Semenyo this summer, and it is believed that the south coast side are holding out for a fee in the region of £65 million, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
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