Tottenham considering move for £20m striker who was recommended by Fabio Paratici

Tottenham Hotspur are considering making a last gasp move for a Ligue 1 attacker, whose name has been proposed to them by their former managing director of football , Fabio Paratici.

Mathys Tel alternative recommended by Fabio Paratici

It has been well documented that Fabio Paratici is continuing to work as a consultant for Spurs since departing his role as the club’s managing director of football in 2023.

The club are now reportedly scrambling to bring an attacker through the door in the final day of the transfer window after Mathys Tel turned down a move to Tottenham, and the Italian has now proposed a new name to his employers.

This update comes from GiveMeSport, who say that a late move from Tottenham is on the cards for Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki.

Tottenham contemplating late Rayan Cherki offer

The report says that the decision makers at Hotspur Way have been put on ‘red alert’ after hearing that Cherki is on the market.

It is explained that Lyon have to sell some players to balance their books and are willing to listen to offers for the 21-year-old in the final hours of the transfer window.

The versatile attacker, who can operate as number ten or on either flank, has emerged as a ‘cut-price’ alternative to Tel as he is thought to be available for just £20m.

Tottenham face plenty of competition for Cherki

The outlet reveals that Borussia Dortmund are now leading the race to land the Lyon man, who has already expressed a willingness to join the Bundesliga giants.

Niko Kovac’s men are thought to have made some progress in their discussions with the Ligue 1 side regarding a late deal for Cherki.

Additionally, Fulham, Newcastle United, Everton and West Ham United are also said to be been keeping tabs on the winger’s situation at the moment.

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