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Our view: Tottenham need to take gamble and sign prolific young attacker

Jarrod Bowen of Hull City celebrates scoring a goal at KCOM Stadium on February 26, 2019 in Hull, England. (Ashley Allen/Getty Images)
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Tottenham should snap up Jarrod Bowen.

Jarrod Bowen of Hull City celebrates scoring a goal at KCOM Stadium on February 26, 2019 in Hull, England.

Tottenham Hotspur have had no luck so far with January signings.

It isn’t easy to add players mid-season even if other clubs make it look so.

Part of the problem is Tottenham’s sights may be set high. Big name players like Edinson Cavani and Krystofz Piatek come with big fees and high wage demands.

Regardless it is clear Spurs need new faces, and Tottenham should take a gamble.

One player who is attainable is Hull’s Jarrod Bowen.

The Chronicle reported last month that Tottenham were set to challenge Newcastle for the versatile attacker.

Jarrod Bowen celebrates with teammate Jackson Irvine of Hull City at KCOM Stadium on February 26, 2019 in Hull, England.

Bowen has a prolific record. He has 16 goals and six assists already for Hull this season.

Last season he struck 22 goals, and 14 the year before that,

It’s a really strong record for a player who just turned 23 last month.

He needs a bigger platform to show what he can do.

Bowen is the type of player Tottenham need to take a chance on. He would jump at the chance to join them.

The attraction of an Edinson Cavani is obvious, he’s played at a higher level and has more pedigree. But it’s an extremely difficult deal to do due to his wages, and competition for his signature.

So with that in mind, Spurs should take the young, promising attacker, who it is possible to sign.

Signing nobody is the worst solution, and it could happen if Tottenham don’t think creatively.

Jarrod Bowen of Hull City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Aston Villa at KCOM Stadium on August 6, 2018 in Hull, England.