Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering signing Galatasaray star Baris Alper Yilmaz, according to Caught offside.
After letting Harry Kane join Bayern Munich last summer, the Lilywhites opted to keep faith with Son Heung-Min and Richarlison to fill the Englishman's void last season.
The duo did relatively well but Ange Postecoglou decided to bolster the centre-forward department by signing Dominic Solanke from AFC Bournemouth for a club-record fee of £65m this summer.
Spurs have apparently begun exploring the market to sign a new striker as a possible replacement for Richarlison, who has found it difficult to play regularly this season.
Caught offside claims that Yilmaz is on Tottenham's radar and that they have been closely monitoring his development ahead of making a possible signing.
Yilmaz to Tottenham
Galatasaray reportedly want £25m for the Turkish international, so Postecoglou's side would not have to spend much to sign him. However, the report says Nottingham Forest and Brighton and Hove Albion are also in the race.
The Seagulls made a formal proposal to sign him this summer and are willing to offer an improved bid for the striker next time around. Spurs will therefore have to overcome some stiff competition to close a potential deal for him.
Yilmaz came into the spotlight after an impressive Euro 2019 campaign this summer. He helped Turkey reach the quarter-finals of this competition, although he did not score or assist in the entire competition.
The striker is a versatile player, as he can play in any position in the attacking line. He has had a promising start to the season, scoring four goals and registering a single assist in six league games.
The 24-year-old is strong, quick, good in the air and works extremely hard out of possession, so has the attributes to thrive in Postecoglou's high-pressing system.
However, it will be interesting to see if the north London club ultimately opt to make a concrete approach to secure his signature to bolster their attacking department next year.
Meanwhile, after a crucial win over Brentford this weekend, Tottenham will face Qarabag in midweek at Europa League Before assuming Manchester United in it Premier League.
