Tottenham target Solanke's promotion in 'world-class' deal worth £70m which Madrid also wants

As was the case last year Tottenham Hotspur The campaign was not at all expected this season.

Angie Postecoglou The aspect goes from looking world-beating to seeming completely hopeless, sometimes in just a week.

However, after their emphatic 5-0 win Premier League After the win over Southampton on Sunday, things are starting to look up for the Lilywhites.

Furthermore, free-flowing football could soon become more dangerous as recent reports have linked the club with a sensational striker who could be an instant upgrade for the summer signing. Dominic Solanke.

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According to a recent report from One Spanish outletTottenham are one of several clubs interested in Inter Milan star Marcus Thuram.

Alongside the Lilywhites, the report revealed that Liverpool, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Arsenal are monitoring the French striker.

Unfortunately for Daniel Levy and Co., competition isn't the only obstacle to getting the man, with the story claiming he would cost €85m, which equates to around £70m.

Getting over the line would be incredibly expensive and complicated, but given Thuram's unreal ability, it's something worth pursuing, especially since he would be an upgrade for Solanke.

How does Thuram compare to Solanki?

Now, if Tottenham are successful in pursuing Thuram next year, it seems unlikely he will join the club and be happy sitting on the bench as a back-up option.

So, despite only arriving in the summer, Solanke will be in direct competition for a place in the starting XI, but who will come out on top among the strikers?

Well, based on their pure production, Inter are ahead, and in a way.

For example, in just 20 games this season, the Frenchman is “world class,” as Wolfsburg’s sporting director called him. Marcel SchaeferAnd it was recorded He scored 12 goals and provided six assistswhich equates to an incredible average of goal involvement every 1.11 games.

On the other hand, the former Bournemouth star scored only a goal Seven goals and four assists In 21 games, which equates to a decent average but significantly less impressive in terms of goal involvement every 1.90 games.

Unfortunately for the Lilywhites' new number nine, the one-sided nature of this comparison also extends to the cardinal numbers of the pair.

For example, the Inter star comes out on top in the majority of relevant metrics, such as non-penalty goals as well as assists, progressive carries, key passes and passes into the penalty area, shots and shots on goal, goal scoring movements and shots, all in 90.

Ultimately, Solanke is an undeniably talented striker who could go on to have a great career with Tottenham, but from almost every angle, Thuram looks like a clear upgrade.

Therefore, Levy and his partners must do everything they can to bring the France international to north London as soon as possible.