In search of a consistent goalscorer, Tottenham Hotspur are now reportedly preparing a £40m+ offer to sign Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal in 2026.
The great weakness in Thomas Frank's side this season has been their goalscoring struggles. With Dominic Solanke yet to return to full fitness, the likes of Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani have struggled to truly take hold of the starting role - handing the Lilywhites a frustrating problem.
Kolo Muani has particularly struggled since arriving from Paris Saint-Germain and is still searching for his first Tottenham goal. With the North London derby against Arsenal up next, however, the forward has been passed fit and has the perfect opportunity to find the back of the net for the first time in the Premier League.
Speaking to reporters ahead of the Arsenal game, Frank revealed early team news which included an update on Kolo Muani's unexpected return to action after suffering a jaw injury before the break.
“Pape trained today, he's ready, available. Lucas trained today, ready, available. Kolo Muani, yes, trained today, available. Of course, he will have a mask that he will need to play with.
"Dom is not ready yet. I think he also had an article recently where he spoke about it. We are very, as I said, aware that when we put him out there, we want to be absolutely sure, as sure as we can be, that there is no setback going forward. I'm confident he will soon be ready, but I will not put a time frame on it.”
If the PSG loanee continues his run without a goal, then many around North London will be asking big questions. Tottenham chiefs are already reportedly searching for a striker and the Frenchman's struggles could accelerate their plan to welcome La Liga star Mikautadze in 2026.
Tottenham readying Mikautadze offer
According to reports in Spain, Tottenham are now preparing a €50m (£44m) offer to sign Mikautadze from Villarreal in 2026. A player who's been compared to the great Diego Forlan by Spanish media, the 25-year-old has shown glimpses of his best form so far this season - scoring five goals in 14 games - and has entered Spurs' radar as a result.
After becoming a transfer flop at Ajax, the Georgian striker reinvented himself at FC Metz, before starring at Lyon to earn a summer switch to Villarreal. Now, he could be about to make the biggest move of his career courtesy of Tottenham.
Dubbed "superb" by scout Jacek Kulig, Mikautadze has only kicked on since then to attract the interest of the Premier League. As Tottenham's forwards continue to struggle, the 25-year-old should be seen as a serious option to consider next year.