Tottenham Hotspur may enter the race for Sunderland target Geny Catamo in January, should this summer's spending spree continue to look wide of the mark.
After four outings, Spurs are still yet to score in the Premier League this season, and it's caused an attacking crisis for Roberto De Zerbi. The North London outfit invested in Manchester City winger Savio, with Omar Marmoush and Mykhailo Mudryk both arriving on loan. So far, the trio have added little impetus.
The fact that Tottenham are not committed to paying permanent fees for Marmoush and Mudryk may offer some wiggle room in January, and Portuguese outlet Record reports that Catamo could be recruited in a Hail Mary.
Tottenham Hotspur linked with Sporting winger Geny Catamo
Sporting winger Catamo has two goals and three assists in five outings so far this season, returns that will make mouths water at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium given the club's current predicament.
Spurs are reported to have expressed interest in the 25-year-old, who held talks with Sunderland over a potential move to the Stadium of Light this summer. Saudi Arabian clubs are also said to be following the case, alongside preliminary enquiries from Serie A side Como.
Catamo was reported to have a £51 million release clause in his Sporting contract in the summer, which was not activated by the Black Cats. The Mozambique international picked up eight goals and five assists last season and has become a reliable force for Sporting in recent seasons.
Speaking about transfer speculation this summer, Sporting boss Rui Borges said: “Geny is happy at Sporting, he has played well, clearly demonstrating his commitment and happiness playing for Sporting.
"The interest from him is natural, he is a great player."
"He has always known the confidence he has from his coach and the technical team. Therefore, I am very happy with the response he has given daily and in matches."
Jamie Redknapp: Spurs attack has been 'diabolical' this season
Tottenham woes in front of goal continued with a 0-0 draw against Everton on Saturday evening. Speaking after the match, former Spurs man Jamie Redknapp slammed the efforts of his former side.
He told Sky Sports: “After spending £300million, I didn’t think there would be a problem scoring goals.
“I thought that they might struggle to win games, a few teething problems, but I thought with the players they’ve got in midfield… surely they have goals in this team.
“To not score in the Premier League in six hours of football is absolutely diabolical, whatever way you look at it."
De Zerbi started new boys Marmoush and Savio against Everton, but both failed to catch the eye, and their wait for a first goal involvement goes on. Spurs are without fellow summer signing Mudryk, who is now sidelined until October with an ankle injury.
The Tottenham manager, who has also axed striker Richarlison from his squad, labelled that Mudryk niggle as a 'stupid injury' after it was picked up in training.