Joshua King in action for Norway (Getty)

Tottenham are looking to sign Bournemouth striker Joshua King this summer, according to Robbie Fowler.

The Liverpool legend claims to have some inside information from White Hart Lane.

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King is allegedly being eyed as a replacement for Vincent Janssen, who failed to make an impact after joining from AZ last summer.

The young Dutchman scored just two Premier League goals from seven starts and 20 substitute appearances.


It was a disappointing return from the £17million signing and meant Spurs relied hugely on Harry Kane for goals.

Vincent Janssen in action for Spurs last term (Getty)

Fowler claims Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino will address the issue this summer and sees King as the answer.



‘The Dutch lad Vincent Janssen does not look ­Tottenham class. I am not slagging him, just being realistic – he is not good enough to replace Harry Kane,’ the Liverpool legend told the Mirror.

‘Spurs got lucky last season because Kane only had one injury spell and they did not miss him too much. But if he gets a bad one or struggles, they will need better quality as back-up.

‘They will go and spend. There will be a striker coming in – I’ve heard ­Bournemouth’s Josh King is possible – and despite the fact there have been a few misfires in recent years, they have been building a good quality squad.’

King scored 16 goals in 36 Premier League appearances for Bournemouth last season.

King in action for the Cherries (Getty)

Tottenham are yet to make any major signings this summer but have allowed Kyle Walker to leave in a £50m deal to Manchester City. Nabil Bentaleb and Clinton N’Jie have also gone, raising a further £22m.

The club are understood to be working on a deal for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley but may need to make further additions if they wish to remain as competitive as last season when they finished second, according to Fowler.

‘Other teams will be stronger as well. City have spent the best part of £200m already, Chelsea will strengthen massively and United have spent £150m so far, with no sign of stopping,’ said the ex-England international.

Harry Kane won the Premier League golden boot under Mauricio Pochettino alast season (Getty)

‘Arsenal have made a couple of decent-looking buys, too, Liverpool no doubt will and Everton are pushing with their ­impressive summer so far. So, if Spurs stay still in the transfer market, it could see them go backwards rapidly.

‘That’s the wonderful world of the Premier League these days – you may need to spend £200m to stay still. I don’t think I would be too worried yet, if I were a Spurs fan – Pochettino seems to have a plan. It will be ­fascinating to see whether it comes off.’

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