Tottenham Open Talks to Sign 'One of the Best Wingers in Europe'

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There is a lot of excitement in N17 at present with Tottenham splashing the cash for Roberto De Zerbi.

Following back-to-back 17th place finishes, Spurs are spending big as they look to get back to their previous heights towards the top of the Premier League table.

Signing Martin Dubravka, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi on free transfers to bolster their squad, last month the club also completed the £52m signing of centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali are now set to follow for £85m and £100m respectively after Tottenham struck agreements with West Ham and Newcastle United for the midfielders.

Much more still needs to be done in improving De Zerbi's squad, with attacking players required after the club's struggles in the final third last season.

Leao option

One position Tottenham need to address is on the left of their attack after failing to replace Son Heung-min following his switch to LAFC last August.

According to The Independent, Bournemouth ace Eli Junior Kroupi tops a three-player shortlist for that position.

Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also keen, with the Cherries looking to receive over £80m if they decide to cash in on their highly-rated attacker.

The report states that Rafael Leao has been broached as an option in informal discussions with his club AC Milan, while there is a possibility that they once again move for Manchester City winger Savinho.

In terms of Leao, he would be another statement signing if Tottenham can agree on a deal with Milan for 'one of the best wingers in Europe'.

Mainly operating from the left but also capable of playing centrally, the Portugal international has contributed regularly for the Rossoneri with 80 goals and 65 assists in 291 games for the Italian giants.

After already agreeing on transfers for Fernandes and Tonali, a move for Leao would be a real signal of intent from Tottenham that they really do mean business in the transfer market after their recent Premier League woes.

Tottenham's attacking needs

Tottenham desperately need to improve in the final third if they are to climb the Premier League table.

Last season, Richarlison finished top goalscorer in all competitions with 12 goals, and it was defensive players Joao Palhinha, Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero who were next in line in the charts.

Dominic Solanke could only manage six goals in an injury-hit campaign, with Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani both contributing five and Mathys Tel chipping in with four.

Given the need for goals, Leao could more than play his part after hitting double figures for Milan in each of his last five seasons at the San Siro.

Following the club's desire to improve their midfield with the additions of Fernandes and Tonali, Tottenham now need to do likewise in attack if they are to make big strides under De Zerbi.

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