Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank is prioritising a new striker in the January transfer window.
The Danish coach has made a strong start to life in North London following his summer call to leave Brentford after seven years with the Bees.
As part of a bold spending spree, Spurs activated their purchase clause on loan star Mathys Tel, and Frank completed deals for Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus and Randal Kolo Muani.
However, with Simons and Kudus tasked to play behind a main attacker, an old issue has resurfaced as Spurs struggle for goals.
Injuries have disrupted the season start for Tel, Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke - with just two Premier League goals between them - as Richarlison has shouldered the main burden.
Highly-rated Irish teenager Mason Melia will arrive in January, but Frank is acutely aware of the need for more goals, to keep Spurs pushing across four fronts.
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As per the latest from Football Insider, Juventus centre-forward Dusan Vlahovic is Frank's No.1 target, and the Serbia international is keen on the move.
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Despite interest from Manchester United - Spurs' ability to offer UEFA Champions League football is key - with Vlahovic not planning to extend his Juventus contract beyond its expiry at the end of the campaign.
A spot in the UCL, plus the likelihood of a starting place, means Vlahovic is rumoured to be 'leaning towards' Spurs over other interested clubs.
Due to his expiring contract, Juventus could be open to offers in the region of £25m [$33.5m], which falls within Spurs' budget as all parties seek an exit in Turin.
The 25-year-old has managed 10+ Serie A goals in the last three campaigns, but his high wages remain an issue for Juventus, with summer arrivals Jonathan David and Lois Openda ahead of him in Igor Tudor's pecking order.
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