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Tottenham Hotspur reportedly admire Real Madrid attacker Endrick and could also move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. Spurs also have a chance to sign AS Monaco striker Folarin Balogun and Villarreal forward Georges Mikautadze. Balogun’s representatives have offered him to the Lilywhites, but it is unclear if the club have plans to proceed with a deal. Endrick has been linked with a loan move to Aston Villa. However, it appears he will be spending the season with Madrid with new manager Jose Mourinho keen to hold onto him. Mateta is another option Spurs could consider. He is open to leaving Palace. The 29-year-old was at the World Cup with France, making three appearances. He has scored 42 Premier League goals in the last three seasons. He ended last season with 16 goals and three assists in 50 games. Dominic Solanke is currently struggling with his fitness and manager Roberto De Zerbi needs quality striking options to boost his side’s chances of finishing in the top-five in the Premier League. The Englishman felt pain in his ankle last week and was left out of last Saturday’s friendly against Getafe as a precaution. Solanke made just 15 Premier League appearances last season after an injury last August kept him out of action until January. He also picked up a new hamstring injury against Wolverhampton Wanderers in April before returning to action in pre-season, and Spurs need quality cover and competition for him.