The north London outfit have been keeping tabs on him for a while and were interested in January, but a deal failed to materialise.



And with Andre Villas-Boas apparently willing to show Emmanuel Adebayor the exit door, the need for a new striker is pressing.



Moreover, Jermain Defoe is trying to get back to full fitness after spending a month on the sidelines with an ankle injury.



Reports in Italy suggest Roma are willing to listen to offers for their forward.