Tottenham have opened striker discussions with an Argentine seen as Kane’s replacement, while Postecoglou approves a £30 million sale of Conte’s favorite midfielder.
Spurs are actively attempting to strengthen their assault as uncertainty around star Harry Kane’s long-term future remains the main focus of attention in north London.
Bayern Munich are still interested in a deal, but are still far short of Daniel Levy’s valuation of the club’s all-time leading striker.
And we’ve been told that Al Hilal are preparing a world record bid to entice England’s captain to join the Saudi Pro League.
Kane can leave north London for free next summer if a fee for his departure in the current window cannot be agreed upon. To that end, it looks that Tottenham is aiming to cover all of their bases by bringing in another central striker.
And, according to multiple reports, a deal for Rosario Central’s Alejo Veliz is nearing completion.
Last season, the 19-year-old scored 11 goals and assisted once in 23 games in Argentina’s Primera Division. He has also made nine appearances for Argentina’s Under-20 national team.
Spurs are expected to pay around £12million for the talented frontman, with transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirming that while no agreement is yet in place the interest is ‘concrete’ and negotiations are ongoing for the Nottingham Forest target.
Veliz might be one of a slew of new arrivals as the summer window closes, with a deal for Wolfsburg center-back Micky van de Ven finally nearing completion.
Ashley Phillips, a Blackburn defender, might possibly follow, though Rovers have raised their asking price for the outstanding stopper.
While incomings are critical to Postecoglou building a team in his image, a handful of leavers are also expected.
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