Patrick Bamford is an exciting young striker (Picture: Getty)

Tottenham are hopeful of pulling of a notable coup by landing highly-rated striker Patrick Bamford from Chelsea at the end of the season.

The 20-year-old, who joined the Blues from Nottingham Forest in 2012, has since enjoyed hugely successful loan spells away from Stamford Bridge.

He scored 21 goals in 48 matches for MK Don and, since moving to Derby County last month, has managed five strikes in his first seven appearances for Steve McClaren’s side.

With first-team opportunities looking limited when he returns to Chelsea in the summer, Spurs are ready to step in and try and poach the forward.


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Tim Sherwood has positive scouting reports on Bamford (Picture: Getty)

According to reports, Tim Sherwood has made the young forward one of his key transfer targets and he would be willing to throw Bamford into the first team next term.



However, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is thought to rate the England Under-21 striker highly. He is famed for his ability in and around the box as well as being adept at holding the ball up.

If Tottenham can push through the deal it would be seen as a notable addition, with Bamford set for big things in the next few years.

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