Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly plotting to re-ignite their interest in a striker, whose signature they were beaten to by an Italian club in the summer.

The number nine role has been a problem area for Thomas Frank this season. Dominic Solanke has hardly kicked a ball, while neither Richarlison nor Mathys Tel have made their position their own.

Tottenham’s deadline day loan signing, Randal Kolo Muani, has also been out with a dead leg and only made his first Premier League start for the Lilywhites against Everton on Sunday.

Before they signed Kolo Munai, Spurs were rumoured to be eyeing the signing of a prolific 25-year-old striker on a free transfer, but it was Juventus who won the race for the player.

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The player in question is Jonathan David, who has struggled to make an impact since his switch to the Bianconeri, and Gazzetta dello Sport (as relayed by Sport Witness) claim that Tottenham could come calling for him in January.

David has made 10 appearances across all competitions for Juve and has only found the back of the net once, and that goal came in the club’s opening day win over Parma.

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