Tottenham want to sign African superstar who guarantees goals: report

Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks on during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 07, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
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Tottenham are looking to add a proven goalscorer to their ranks for next season, in what would be a serious statement of intent. 

While goals haven't been difficult to come by at Tottenham, due to Ange Postecoglou's clear focus on exciting, attacking football, there's no reason why they wouldn't want to add even more goals to their attack next season. 

And with injuries decimating their squad this season, Tottenham are reportedly looking to provide further back up to the likes of Heung-min Son, Richarlison and Brennan Johnson. 

Timo Werner celebrates scoring in Tottenham's 4-0 win over Aston Villa

Timo Werner is only on a loan spell and could depart at the end of the season (Image credit: Getty Images)

According to GiveMeSport, Tottenham are battling West Ham United and Wolves for the summer signing of Union Saint-Gilloise striker Mohamed Amoura, who has been on fire in Belgium this season.

The Algerian forward has bagged 21 goals in 36 appearances so far this season, while also setting up his team-mates for another five. His performances have made Premier League clubs sit up and take notice, with Tottenham especially keen on adding him to their forward line.

Having only moved to Union Saint-Gilloise from Swiss side Lugano last summer, Amoura could be on the move in the upcoming transfer window again after hitting the ground running in Belgium. His performances earned him a call-up to Algeria's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in January, though he only made one appearance as they crashed out in the group stages. 

Tottenham target Mohamed Amoura of Union in action with the ball during a football game between Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the Knockout round play-off of the UEFA Europa Conference League 2023-2024 competition on February 15, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Isosport/MB Media/Getty Images)

Tottenham target Mohamed Amoura (Image credit: Getty Images)

If Amoura does move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer, the 23-year-old would provide Spurs greater depth in attacking areas. Indeed, he is capable of playing on either wing and even in attacking midfield, which could help Postecoglou's side should they suffer a similar injury crisis this term.

Valued at just £13.6m by Transfermarkt, Amoura would likely cost Tottenham at least double that figure in any potential deal. He'll still have three years left on his current deal come the summer, with the option of a further year held by the club.

In FourFourTwo's view, this is a deal that would make complete sense and suits both parties. Amoura could be an alternative to making Timo Werner's loan permanent, with the Algerian clearly a prolific striker. One thing to consider, however, is that Brighton owner Tony Bloom also owns Union Saint-Gilloise, meaning the Seagulls could hijack the deal if they believe Amoura to be of Premier League quality. 

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Plans for Tottenham's summer window are beginning already. One South American has been touted already, while the Lilywhites' transfer record could be broken with one signing.

Brentford attacker Ivan Toney has been mentioned as a potential signing, too.

And Ange Postecoglou has also dropped a transfer hint for the summer, the big tease.

Ryan Dabbs
Staff writer

Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across FourFourTwo, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with FourFourTwo permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future.