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Tottenham are eyeing a new No.9 to improve the attacking ranks this summer. With all six of the club’s additions so far being either goalkeepers, defenders or midfielders, the Tottenham Hotspur bosses are now totally committed to fortifying the attacking areas of the squad. Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that he is expecting two or three more signings before the transfer window slams shut. The Italian coach wants to add more goals and flair to his side after watching the North Londoners royally struggle last term. Reports from July suggested that Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi was firmly on Tottenham’s radar. Unfortunately, Kroupi has been ruled out for several months after undergoing foot surgery, forcing the Lilywhites to scour the transfer market for options to bolster their forward line. Club Brugge set valuation for exciting striker Spurs have identified Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi as one of the alternative targets for Kroupi. They have carried out background work on the youngster alongside several other clubs. The Germany youth international netted 23 times and registered nine assists, helping Club Brugge win the Belgium Pro League title. Now, according to an exclusive report from CaughtOffside, Club Brugge would be open to listening to offers for Nicolo Tresoldi for €45-50m. Barcelona are understood to be accelerating their interest in the 21-year-old, while the likes of Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are all interested. AS Roma have already had a bid rejected for Tresoldi, while Arsenal’s interest seems to have cooled down. This means it is shaping up to be a four-horse race for the Italy-born Germany under-21 international. Tottenham must test Club Brugge’s resolve for Tresoldi Ever since Randal Kolo Muani’s loan spell came to an end earlier this summer, the Lilywhites have been left with two centre-forwards who have endured difficult spells at N17, Dominic Solanke and Richarlison. As a result, it is essential that they bring in a new striker capable of enhancing the North Londoners’ attack. Tresoldi is a young, talented and exciting striker with composure in front of goal that belies his age. He is a player in progress and can become a lethal striker if nurtured well. De Zerbi has the knack of developing young talent, and there are no qualms that he cannot do the same with the Club Brugge man. At 21, Tresoldi may not be an immediate starter, but with time, experience and adjustment, he could become a valuable long-term investment at White Hart Lane. That said, Spurs must not waste time and quickly test Club Brugge’s resolve with a bid for the German forward.