Report: Youssoufa Moukoko could reject Tottenham move for 2 reasons

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According to a report by SPORT, Tottenham target Youssoufa Moukoko is open to staying at Borussia Dortmund beyond this season.

With 6 goals and 4 assists in 8 Bundesliga starts this campaign as a makeshift striker, it is no surprise to see that he caught Spurs’ eye.

After all, 90 Min have recently reported that the Lilywhites are keen on adding the 18-year-old to their disposal as a backup to Harry Kane.

90 Min have also previously mentioned that Tottenham’s scouts were present to watch the youngster in action against Gladbach in their last game before the start of the World Cup.

Spurs could be dealt a transfer blow as Moukoko is open to a stay

With Moukoko’s contract set to expire in 2023, as well as the draw of playing under Antonio Conte in the Premier League, one would assume that Tottenham could lure him into leaving the German giants.

However, a report by SPORT has suggested that the in-form forward is prioritizing staying put at Borussia Dortmund.

However, the teenage sensation’s decision not to depart the club is based on two factors. Firstly, the German giants must secure Champions League qualification for next season.

As things stand, Edin Terzic’s side are languishing in 6^th place and do not look guaranteed to get into the top four.

Secondly, Moukoko wishes to add a release clause in his contract, much like Erling Haaland that can make a potential exit in the future as seamless as it was in the Norwegian’s case when he signed for Man City.

Tottenham may have to look elsewhere for a Kane backup

Firstly, if both conditions set by the German come to fruition, he could end up prolonging his stay at Dortmund in any case.

Secondly, transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has told Caught Offside that 6-7 top clubs are interested in signing the youngster, which could make it a challenge for Spurs to win the race to sign him in any case.

Considering finding a backup striker for Harry Kane has remained a priority to fulfil for years at this point, Youssoufa Moukoko could be a pipe dream for Tottenham and nothing else.

However, bringing in the wonderkid would be unbelievable business for the club, with Samuel Eto’o once going as far to say that he could succeed Lionel Messi at Barcelona, as quoted by GOAL.