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Report: Tottenham instruct scouts to find players for two key positions

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino (REUTERS)
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Tottenham Hotspur are keen to strengthen this summer.

Tottenham manager Mauricio PochettinoTottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino

Tottenham Hotspur have instructed their scouts to look at players in two key positions, according to The Times.

The paper claims Tottenham are focused on finding full-backs, and a back-up striker to Harry Kane.

The news regarding full-backs comes in light of concern regarding the future of Kyle Walker.

England's Kyle Walker in actionEngland’s Kyle Walker in action

The England international was left on the bench for recent matches against Chelsea and Arsenal, and The Independent report he is keen to leave.

Tottenham have also frequently shifted to playing three central defenders, meaning Spurs could focus on finding a player with experience playing a wing back role.

The club tried to sign a striker to back up Harry Kane last summer, recruiting Eredivisie top scorer Vincent Janssen from AZ Alkmaar.

Tottenham's Vincent Janssen reactsTottenham’s Vincent Janssen

He has been a disappointment despite improvements over the past month, and has not made a case for himself to replace the club’s top scorer.

Tottenham’s search for another striker does not necessarily mean the end for Janssen, purely that they are keen to add more competition in a key area.