Tottenham might just have set their sights on a new striker as they look to bolster their attacking options this summer. Spurs are on a major recruitment drive, with Roberto De Zerbi and the club's chiefs well aware that big squad changes are required to turn a relegation-battling team into one capable of fighting for Europe.
The board are set to back De Zerbi in the market, and we have already seen evidence of that with the signings of Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi, while Savinho might just follow on a much pricier deal.
But the business won't end there, with Tottenham still needing to improve a number of areas, including the striker position, which already has a hole.
Tottenham's desperate need for a striker
Spurs are already a striker short, given Randal Kolo Muani is headed back to PSG after a disappointing loan spell. There is uncertainty over Richarlison's future, and whether the Brazilian stays or goes will condition whether De Zerbi ends up needing one or two new frontmen this summer.
There are also justified questions over Dominic Solanke's long-term future at the club given his injury issues and lack of goalscoring form, but the Englishman will be safe for the coming season, with Spurs likely highly reluctant to find themselves in a position where they need to sign three new frontmen.
Asllani emerges as option
One of the latest strikers linked with a Spurs switch is Hoffenheim's up-and-coming frontman Fisnik Asllani. The 23-year-old scored 11 goals across all competitions in the season just gone, including 10 Bundesliga goals.
According to SportsBoom, Spurs have joined Ipswich Town, RB Leipzig and Barcelona in expressing an interest in the forward. Although, the Tractor Boys could drop out given their recruitment will likely be altered by the surprise exit of Kieran McKenna.
Asllani is a 6ft 3ins striker who is more of the hold-up mould, which does suit Tottenham's current style of play, though he is clearly capable of finding the net given his solid return in Bundesliga this season.
Hoffenheim managing director Andreas Schicker said of the striker last season: "Fisnik is a highly talented striker who more than just hinted at his potential during his loan spell. His goals and assists speak for themselves. We’re absolutely convinced that he will take the next steps in his career with us and that he will bring us all a great deal of joy in the future.”
His former youth coach at Union Berlin, Andre Hofschneider, said: "He's a guaranteed goal scorer. He always makes things look so easy. He knows how football works."
Hoffenheim have the forward under contract until 2029 as things stand, and a reported asking price of between £21.5million and £26million has been floated this summer.
As far as Spurs are concerned, it's not likely Asllani would be signed as the starting striker, but he could form part of the striker's department as he continues to develop, with De Zerbi likely to carry three options up top into the coming season.