Tottenham interested in 'surprise move' for Arsenal's Folarin Balogun

Tottenham are looking to add more quality to their front line after exit of Harry Kane

According to reports, Tottenham Hotspur are considering a shocking transfer for Arsenal’s striker Folarin Balogun.

As a result of Harry Kane’s transfer to Bayern Munich, Ange Postecoglou’s team is trying to improve its attacking alternatives.

Balogun, who recorded 22 goals while on loan at Reims this past season, constitutes one of the individuals that Tottenham are reportedly investigating, per La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Monaco made a bid for Balogun, who was additionally connected to Inter Milan, but Arsenal rejected it.

The American international, who didn’t play against Nottingham Forest during the campaign’s opener, is wanted by the Gunners for £50 million.

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Kane’s £100 million transfer to Bayern Munich has left an important hole in Tottenham’s assault.

Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea, who completed the previous year on loan at Inter Milan, is a potential successor to take Kane’s spot, according to Gazzetta.

After netting 31 goals for Porto the previous season, Mehdi Taremi might potentially be taken into consideration.

Tottenham opened their campaign and Ange Postecoglou’s administration on Sunday with a 2-2 draw against Brentford.

Richarlison was used as a striker, but the Brazilian forward has only scored one league goal after arriving at Tottenham, indicating that more help is required.

After the deal with Bayern Munich from their purchase of Kane, Tottenham is currently looking to sign Balogun and has enough of cash. In an offer potentially up to €120 million (£103.5 million), the England skipper is moving to the Allianz Arena.

If the Spurs do decide to use Balogun as an alternative to their illustrious No. 10, he will have huge boots to step into. In 435 matches for the North Londoners in various contests, Kane scored 280 goals. He was sitting 47 goals adrift of Alan Shearer’s highest Premier League mark of 260 goals.

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