Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with the Bundesliga pair, with Mauricio Pochettino set to strengthen.
If Tottenham Hotspur can complete the signings of Douglas Costa (Bild) and Karim Bellarabi (Bild) this summer, they could be the additions that Mauricio Pochettino needs to turn his side from nearly-men into title contenders.
Tottenham have been so impressive over the last campaign, but still have added no silverware to their trophy cabinet.
While there is little improvement that needs to be made to Tottenham’s starting line-up, their lack of depth in comparison to their Premier League rivals has cost them.
However, the additions of Costa and Bellarabi would give Spurs one of the most dangerous attacking line-ups in European football.
Tottenham already have Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen, Heung-Min Son and Dele Alli at the club – but currently they have very few game-changing options in reserve.
Georges Kevin N’Koudou has failed to make much of an impact, while Vincent Janssen simply does not carry enough of a goal threat.
However, the arrivals of Costa and Bellerabi – combined with the return to fitness of Erik Lamela – will give Tottenham one of the most feared front line-lines across world football.
And, if Pochettino can bring the pair to North London, then Spurs may finally have the quality required to deliver them their first ever Premier League title.
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