Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on Bertrand Traore.
Tottenham Hotspur may yet be in the market for another striker, with Fernando Llorente gone after seeing his contract expire at the end of June.
Another centre forward would be a surprise though, as Mauricio Pochettino tends to love speedy attackers who can play out wide or up front – just look at Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura.
Now, TEAMtalk claim that Spurs are interested in signing Lyon attacker Bertrand Traore, who fits the bill as a versatile forward to play all along the front line.
Traore, 23, is no stranger to London having been on the books at Chelsea, and his ability to play wide or up front should appeal to Pochettino, as should his impressive speed.
Skilful and dangerous in front of goal, Traore may not be a big name addition, but could add vital depth in attack whilst Troy Parrott develops, and his versatility means he can be played in various role without stunting Parrott for too long.
What’s really exciting though is that Traore already has a connection with Spurs new boy Tanguy Ndombele. The pair spent two seasons together at Lyon, and Traore posted great numbers in the process.
Traore smashed 29 goals and 12 assists at Lyon, and struck up a link with Ndomble as the midfielder understood his in-cutting runs from the right flank towards goal.
That could be hugely appealing to Tottenham in terms of giving their new star midfielder an attacker he understands and knows well, potentially getting the best out of a player who has so much potential in Traore.
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