Tottenham are ready to make a significant move to sign one striker with a very good goalscoring record, coming right after Richarlison's devastating injury blow.
Spurs were dealt a real setback recently with manager Thomas Frank confirming Richarlison will be sidelined for up to seven weeks with a hamstring injury, intensifying pressure to sign attacking reinforcements before the January deadline.
The Brazilian sustained the problem during Tottenham's FA Cup third-round defeat to Aston Villa on January 10, lasting just 31 minutes before being replaced by Randal Kolo Muani.
He'll now be out for nearly two months, as confirmed by Frank on Thursday.
The injury represents a major blow to Spurs' attacking options, with Richarlison having scored eight goals and contributed three assists for Tottenham so far this season in all competitions.
The 28-year-old's absence leaves Frank with limited options ahead of Saturday's crucial London derby against West Ham, with Dominic Solanke only just returning from five months out with an ankle problem.
Richarlison's latest setback comes amid a mounting injury crisis at Tottenham, joining teammates Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohamed Kudus, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski on the sidelines.
The north Londoners have won just one of their last seven games and currently sit in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
The injury has reportedly forced Tottenham's hand in the transfer market, with multiple reports linking them to attackers. Football.London correspondent Alasdair Gold reports that Spurs are one of several European heavyweights closely monitoring FC Porto's striking sensation Samu Aghehowa, who has netted 19 goals this season.
Turkish outlet Haber Sarikirmizi claims Tottenham are also exploring a potential loan move for Manchester City's Omar Marmoush, with the player 'open' to leaving the Etihad this month (via TEAMtalk) in search of regular football.
Aston Villa have also been mentioned as potential suitors for the 26-year-old.
The urgency for attacking additions has intensified given Tottenham's precarious league position and European ambitions. Aghehowa represents exactly the kind of statement signing that could spur both the squad and the fanbase, offering a different profile to the injury-prone Solanke or the struggling Kolo Muani, who has yet to score a Premier League goal.
There are other options too, like £188,000-per-week Juventus striker Jonathan David.
Tottenham ready to move for Juventus striker Jonathan David
According to Sport Boom, Tottenham and Newcastle are set to make 'substantial inquiries' for David this month, though the Serie A club have made clear they have no intention of selling the Canadian international.
The 26-year-old has attracted significant Premier League interest, with four English clubs tracking his progress. Alongside Spurs and Newcastle, both Wolves and West Ham are keeping tabs on developments, though the north London and Tyneside clubs are pushing hardest.
Juventus have adopted an uncompromising position regarding David's availability.
The Turin outfit considers him integral to their future plans and have refused to entertain discussions about a January departure. Club sources suggest they won't even sit down for talks, hoping their firm stance discourages potential buyers.
Tottenham see David as someone who could provide high-quality competition in attack, addressing their recent struggles in front of goal.
For Newcastle, the striker represents something even more significant — they believe acquiring him would prove crucial to their Champions League aspirations.
The Magpies view David as a 'transformative signing' capable of making a major impact on their season, potentially transforming their attacking options at a critical juncture.
From Juventus' perspective, losing David now without securing a replacement of similar quality would damage their season far more than any transfer fee would benefit them, with Transfermarkt valuing the ex-Lille star at around £30 million.
Unless an English club tables an extraordinary proposal, David appears likely to remain at Juventus until at least summer, leaving both Tottenham and Newcastle facing a frustrating wait for their target.