Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing a move to sign Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic should Harry Kane leave this summer.
That’s according to 90 Min, with the outlet sharing Spurs’ list of potential replacements for their all-time top goalscore
The list includes the likes of Lille forward Jonathan David, Gent’s Gift Orban and Montpellier’s Elye Wahi.
Tottenham are expected to target a younger forward player should Kane complete a switch to Bayern Munich this summer, but it seems they are considering a more experienced option in Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Of course, Kane’s future remains up in the air but is expected to be resolved before the Premier League gets underway this weekend.
And if Spurs were to replace their all-time top goalscorer with Mitrovic, they’d be getting a player who has publicly backed them to win the Premier League in the past.
Mitrovic wanted Tottenham to win the Premier League
Speaking to Serbian outlet Novosti back in March 2016, Mitrovic admitted to wanting Tottenham to win the Premier League under Mauricio Pochettino
“Honestly, I want Tottenham to win the title,” he said.
“I like the principle of pushing their young players, and the coach Pochettino is excellent.”
Of course, Tottenham eventually fell short during the 2015-16 campaign as Leicester City went on to lift the title.
But there was a lot to admire about Pochettino’s Spurs side during that period and they even pushed for the crown once again the following season.
Mitrovic made a huge impact for Fulham last season as he played a key role in helping Marco Silva’s men establish their Premier League status.
The 28-year-old netted 14 goals in 24 league appearances but spent a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being banned for violent conduct.
The Serbian striker would certainly provide goals at Spurs and has proven to be a real threat for Fulham. But Tottenham seem to be heading in a different direction under Postecoglou and are more likely to target a younger forward should Kane depart.
Fulham are also expected to demand around £50 million for the striker and it’s difficult to see Spurs matching this price tag.
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