Tottenham Hotspur have expressed interest in signing AEK Athens striker Levi Garcia this summer, according to Spanish outlet. Signings.
The 26-year-old is currently on a tear in the UEFA Conference League qualifying phase, scoring five goals in three games so far. He was also in fine form for AEK last season, registering 18 goal contributions in all competitions for Dikefalos.
Having recorded double figures in goals for the past two seasons, Signings Spurs' interest in the Trinidad and Tobago international is reportedly no coincidence. The north London club believe the centre-forward possesses immense potential to succeed in the Premier league.
The report adds that Tottenham fans are already excited at the prospect of Garcia's arrival at the club and have high hopes of seeing the striker contribute to Spurs' success in the coming years.
Garcia's contract with the 13-time Greek champions runs until 2028 and the South American is valued at €13m (£11m). Transfer market It should be a bargain for Londoners.
Spurs target prolific striker
Former captain and club record goalscorer Harry Kane left the club last summer to join Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
Newly appointed captain Son Heung-Min shouldered much of the scoring and creative burden, scoring 17 goals and providing 10 assists.
Richarlison, despite promising early signs, failed to live up to expectations last season, scoring just 12 goals in all competitions.
The attacking trio of Dejan Kulusevski, Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner could only produce 15 goals in all competitions for Spurs.
A lack of prolific goalscorers has seen Tottenham linked with a host of centre-forwards since the summer. transfer open window
One of the options being considered by Ange Postecoglou's team is García, who has demonstrated remarkable goalscoring ability in national and European competitions.
His consistency in scoring double-digit goals over the past three seasons is no mean feat. He is already overcoming accusations of scoring in an uncompetitive Greek league by proving his ability in Europe, where he has scored five goals so far in qualifying matches.
Given his qualities and the prospect of further improvement under Postecoglou, £11m should be a bargain if Spurs manage to sign him this summer.
