Tottenham Hotspur are intent on testing Bournemouth’s resolve over striker Eli Junior Kroupi, although they have now identified two potential alternatives to the Frenchman, according to TEAMtalk.

Kroupi enjoyed an outstanding debut campaign in the Premier League last season, scoring 13 goals in 33 appearances for the Cherries as they qualified for the Europa League. This fruitful season has prompted clubs across Europe to observe the 20-year-old closely, and Spurs are now actively trying to sign him.

However, Bournemouth remain adamant that the teenager is not for sale, with prices in and around the £85million mark mooted as the type of fee that may prompt them to consider sanctioning his departure.

While the Lilywhites haven’t given up hope of landing Kroupi, they are preparing moves for alternative targets in case they can’t pull off this blockbuster deal for the former Lorient man.

Tottenham considering moves for Asllani and Tresoldi

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Spurs are on the hunt for a striker this summer, with Richarlison’s future uncertain and Dominic Solanke struggling for fitness and form last term.

TEAMtalk report that Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani has emerged as a target on the North London club’s radar. Asllani scored 11 goals and provided eight assists last season across all competitions for the German club, sparking Tottenham’s interest.

While Barcelona and RB Leipzig are also said to have tracked the Kosovan’s progress in recent years, Spurs have actively contacted Hoffenheim about the player’s availability in recent weeks.

Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi is another name under consideration. The German netted 23 times and registered seven assists last season for the Belgian outfit.

TEAMtalk suggest Spurs have carried out background work on Tresoldi, although they face stiff competition from Roma, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal for his signature.

Deals for either player shouldn’t be too difficult for Spurs to pull off, although Kroupi remains the preferred option.

Spurs should move for Nicolo Tresoldi

Kroupi is arguably the most promising young striker in Europe at the moment, although Bournemouth are seemingly staunch in their stance that they won’t cash in on the starlet this summer, unless Spurs fork out an unreasonable fee.

For that reason, Tottenham ought to accelerate a move for one of their alternative targets. The new season starts in just over a month, and the Lilywhites likely have limited funds left in their budget after spending big money on Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, so they should stop wasting their time on Kroupi.

Roberto De Zerbi’s team needs goals, so Tresoldi seems to be the most sensible purchase they could make. Significantly more prolific than Asllani, albeit in a less challenging league, the Brugge star is just 21 and has shown a capacity to lead the line for a team in the Champions League.

The Belgian giants are set to sell Christos Tzolis to Arsenal for just £34million, possibly indicating that they’re prepared to negotiate reasonable deals at reasonable prices for their prized possessions.