Spurs are pushing to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth who has a £65million clause.
The striker's expensive release clause has so far put off potential suitors but he is high on Ange Postecoglou's wishlist this summer as the north London club ramp up their search for a striker.
Solanke bagged 21 goals in all competitions for the south coast side last season and was unlucky to miss out on a spot in Gareth Southgate's Euro squad this summer.
His tally was more than either Heung-Min Son, who scored 17, or Richarlison, who found the net 11 times - with both players starting numerous matches up front.
But Spurs will have to dig deep into their pockets to secure the future of the talented 26-year-old after his release clause was revealed.
The striker's expensive release clause has so far put off potential suitors but he is high on Ange Postecoglou 's wishlist this summer
Solanke scored more goals last season than Heung-Min Son, who nabbed 17
Getting a transfer over the line would be good news for Liverpool, who sold Solanke to Bournemouth for £20m in 2019. That deal included a 20 per cent sell-on clause for any profit made on future transfers, meaning if Solanke joins Spurs for £65m, the Reds would be in line to pocket £9m.
A potential deal could see Richarlison leave the club, with a number of suitors circling for the Brazilian, including sides in Saudi Arabia.
Spurs have had a somewhat quiet window so far, with the £35m signing of Leeds' Archie Gray their only major signing of the summer to date.
Meanwhile, centre-back Joe Rodon has gone the other way - with the Welsh defender heading to Elland Road for around £10m.
On the pitch, Tottenham have had a busy pre-season which has seen a packed tour to South Korea and Japan.
Postecoglou's men were edged 2-1 by Bayern Munich on Saturday but have the chance to redeem themselves with a rematch this weekend.
The side have enjoyed victories over various sides from both countries with Son wowing fans from his home nation with a flurry of goals.
Last week it was revealed that Tottenham defender Sergio Reguilon is prioritising a move to a club playing in Europe next season as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.
The left-back can leave this summer and is attracting interest from a number of sides but the defender has so far opted against accepting the most recent proposals.
On the pitch, Tottenham have had a busy pre-season which has seen a packed tour to South Korea and Japan
A potential deal for Solanke could see Richarlison leave the club, with a number of suitors circling for the Brazilian, including sides in Saudi Arabia
Reguilon wants to play European football next season and is waiting for an opportunity at a club that can provide him with that platform.
The 27-year-old can leave Tottenham having fallen out of favour under Ange Postecoglou.
He spent the back end of last season on loan at Brentford, where he made 16 appearances, including 14 starts.