The fact that Tottenham Hotspur’s top goalscorer in the Premier League is a midfielder in James Maddison (eight goals) suggests that they are in need of strengthening their striking department.
An injury has sidelined Dominic Solanke for weeks, which has emerged as a huge blow for Ange Postecoglou and Spurs.
Tottenham intend to sign a new forward to replenish their attacking department.
A player Tottenham have been linked with now is Yoane Wissa.
As Brentford sit in 11th place in the Premier League, a key reason behind that being the case is Wissa — who has 11 goals so far — outscoring the likes of Ollie Watkins (10), Matheus Cunha (10) and Nicolas Jackson (nine) this campaign.
Tottenham open talks to sign Brentford striker Yoane Wissa
Alongside Bryan Mbeumo, Wissa has formed one of the most dangerous partnerships in the league, which Tottenham fans will witness as they face Thomas Frank’s side on Sunday.
Mbeumo has 14 league goals this season as the pair seem to share a telepathic connection with each other.
Journalist Santi Aouna has revealed that Tottenham have opened talks to sign Wissa — whose contract at Brentford expires in 2026 with the option of a one-year extension.
It has also been claimed that Ange Postecoglou’s side consider the 28-year-old as a “concrete option.”
Postecoglou is keen to sign a versatile forward during the winter transfer window and Wissa fits the bill, as he can play as a traditional number nine, behind the striker and even on the left-wing. Ange Postecoglou revealed Tottenham’s interest in Randal Kolo Muani, who seemed set for a loan move to N17 before heading to Juventus.
Heung-min Son admitted Tottenham struggle scoring goals in games where they are trailing — losing their last four games despite the gung-ho nature of their attacking approach.
Tottenham interested in Bryan Mbeumo
Tottenham are keen on snapping up Bryan Mbeumo as well.
Arsenal and Liverpool are also eyeing the in-form forward.
However, now that the Lilywhites have ramped up their efforts to sign Wissa, it seems unlikely that they will be able to sign Mbeumo as well.