Paratici told he can sign £189k-p/w striker on loan after Tottenham phone calls

Tottenham co-sporting director Fabio Paratici, who’s now responsible for securing the club’s biggest transfers, has been inadvertently told he can sign a “world-class” striker on loan in January after a Spurs phone call.

Paratici was re-appointed by Spurs CEO Vinai Venkatesham to work in tandem with Johan Lange as the Lilywhites’ ‘dealmaker’ (Sky Sports), and it is reported that the Italian could have some intriguing plans ahead of the winter window’s opening.

The north Londoners, according to reports, have set their sights on a new defender, winger and potentially a striker.

Thomas Frank is poised to welcome both Radu Dragusin and Dejan Kulusevski back from their long-term knee injuries in the near future, but given the club’s dire bad luck with first-team absentees in the last 12 months, it may be wise to shore up the depth across key positions.

This is particularly true going forward as Dominic Solanke’s fitness woes continue, with summer signing Randal Kolo Muani also back on the treatment table after fracturing his jaw against Man United last weekend.

Mathys Tel, meanwhile, was omitted from Frank’s 22-man Champions League squad due to homegrown quota issues, meaning that the Frenchman cannot take part in any European game until Spurs get the chance to submit a new squad for the knockout phase.

Richarlison has also been criticised for his underwhelming form this season, having scored just four in his last 18 appearances, and it is claimed that Frank views the Brazilian as an “expendable” member of his squad despite selecting him regularly (Football Insider).

The 28-year-old, whose contract expires in just under two years, could be sold to make room for ex-Brentford star Ivan Toney.

Toney is apparently Frank’s preferred target to come in and lead Tottenham’s attack, but there are other options, like Juventus newcomer Jonathan David.

Tottenham told they can sign Jonathan David on loan with option to buy

The Canada international free-scored for Lille in France but has found life very difficult in Serie A since his free transfer to Turin in the summer, and there are rumours that Spurs could swoop in and take David off their hands at the turn of the year.

According to Tuttosport, via Sport Witness, Spurs have made phone calls to ‘repeatedly enquire’ about David’s availability ahead of January.

What’s more, Paratici and the club have apparently been told that the 25-year-old may be allowed to leave on loan with an option to buy him outright in the summer – a deal which could make sense for Frank’s side.

David, who was branded a “world-class” marksman by former Canada boss Iain Hume, netted 109 goals in 232 appearances for Lille – including in some pretty tasty Champions League encounters during his final season at the Decathlon Arena.

The £189,000-per-week forward scored against European big-hitters Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Liverpool in the Champions League last season, which showcases his ability to perform at the very highest level, even if he’s struggled in Italy.

On a temporary deal with a view to making it permanent, depending on how David performs, Paratici and co stand to lose very little and potentially gain a reliable goalscorer.