Tottenham Hotspur are ready to launch a bid for Bournemouth forward Josh King, following the south coast club’s spending spree.

Bournemouth broke their transfer record to sign Nathan Ake for £20million from Chelsea and, including wages, that deal, together with the free transfer signing of Jermain Defoe, will cost well in excess of £50m.

Asmir Begovic has also joined for around £10m and Spurs will offer Bournemouth the chance to recoup some cash on 25-year-old King.

Mauricio Pochettino’s need for a forward who can play across front line has been increased by the fact that Son Heung-min could miss the start of the season after breaking his arm and Erik Lamela is out until October.

King caught Pochettino’s eye by scoring 16 Premier League goals last season and is contracted to Bournemouth until 2020.