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Tottenham are hoping to strengthen their attack before the transfer window shuts Tottenham’s search for a new striker continues as the club aims to bolster its attack ahead of the upcoming season. The Lilywhites need someone to share the goalscoring burden with Richarlison and Dominic Solanke in the coming months under Roberto de Zerbi’s guidance. With the North Londoners spending heavily on midfield and defence, the time has come for them to focus on bringing in strong reinforcements in the final third of the pitch. Spurs were keen on signing Bournemouth talent Eli Junior Kroupi during the first half of the transfer window. The Frenchman enjoyed a successful first season at the Vitality Stadium, scoring 13 goals in 33 Premier League appearances under Andoni Iraola. As a result, the talented teenager was heavily linked with a move to N17 this summer before suffering a metatarsal injury in pre-season. The 19-year-old is now set to miss the first half of the new campaign as he focuses on his recovery. Roberto de Zerbi currently has Dominic Solanke and Richarlison as his two options to play in the #9 role. Both players have the ability to make a difference if they remain fit and ready to go. However, recent reports suggest that Solanke is heavily linked with a move to Nottingham Forest this summer as he aims to reignite his career. On the other hand, Richarlison is still unsure about staying at N17 as he considers a potential move to Everton in the coming days. Tottenham could move on from Georges Mikautadze this summer Tottenham are hoping to end the transfer window on a positive note as the club continues to back Roberto de Zerbi this summer. There is a sense of optimism in and around N17 that the Lilywhites could end up competing at the top end of the league table after signing Premier League-proven players from the market. They have managed to bolster the defence and midfield, but there are still glaring issues that need to be rectified in the final third of the pitch. Recent reports have linked Spurs with Villarreal star Georges Mikautadze. The Georgia international did well during his first season with the Yellow Submarine, scoring 16 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions. As a result, the Lilywhites have him on their radar and are keeping a close eye on his situation at the Estadio de la Ceramica. The 25-year-old is also open to a move as he looks to take the next step in his career and play in the Premier League. However, there might be a new twist in the transfer saga involving the prolific striker and Spurs. As per Paul O’Keefe (via X), Villarreal have slapped an €80m asking price on Georges Mikautadze this summer. They have no intention of parting ways with the player, who is contracted to the Yellow Submarine until 2031. O’Keefe also reports that the Lilywhites would need to sell a player to afford the Georgian’s signature. Even that, however, could not guarantee his arrival at N17 in the coming days. Is Georges Mikautadze worth €80m? Georges Mikautadze has done well to make a name for himself in recent seasons after bursting onto the scene with Olympique Lyonnais. The prolific striker knows how to regularly find the back of the net and possesses excellent movement in and around the six-yard box. He is hardworking, has explosive pace, likes to run into channels, and could easily link up with the wide players. But paying €80m for his services simply does not make sense. There is no guarantee that the Georgian international would prove to be an instant hit in the Premier League. He would likely need time to settle in, while the weight of such a hefty price tag could affect his confidence and performances. As a result, it would be better for Spurs to look elsewhere in the market as they aim to bolster their attack this summer.