Boost for Tottenham as La Liga club have already identified a replacement for 29-year-old striker amid North London links

Now, as per Tutto Juve, Tottenham have been handed a boost in the race to sign talented 29-year-old La Liga striker. Atletico Madrid have already lined up their replacement, should the Scandinavian number nine leave this summer.

Sorloth is a physically dominant striker who loves to score goals against the big teams. Should he leave for Tottenham Hotspur amid the interest, Atletico Madrid would then move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic who is available this summer.

The Serbian striker has been a regular goalscorer in the Serie A over the years for both Fiorentina and Juventus but is in the final year of his contract in Turin. Signing him now on a bargain price is a realistic ploy for Atletico.

A box-threat

As for Tottenham, Sorloth would add a lot of box-threat to Thomas Frank’s side. Richarlison isn’t a conventional number nine in that sense and although Dominic Solanke is, the Norwegian is even more physically imposing.

It helps that Richarlison is also capable of playing in the wide positions and can also play as a secondary striker behind one of Solanke or Sorloth. At the right price and with the right kind of squad role, the 29-year-old can be a valuable addition to the North London side.

Atletico Madrid identifying a replacement for Sorloth is an indirect indication that Tottenham are free to try and sign him this summer. It could all come down to the asking price and let’s wait and see how things play out.