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Spurs chairman Daniel Levy will make a renewed attempt to sign Saido Berahino.

Mirror Sport understands Tottenham, who are set to sell Andros Townsend to Newcastle for £12million, are lining up an £18m bid for the striker within the next 48 hours to test West Brom ’s resolve.

It will give new impetus to one of the Premier League's longest-running transfer sagas, after Albion refused to sell Berahino in the summer despite Spurs making three bids — the last one of around £22m.

Chairman Jeremy Peace is playing hardball with the 22-year-old, even though Baggies boss Tony Pulis has not been picking him regularly and is believed to be keen to sell Berahino to generate funds for new signings.

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Tottenham are desperate to get former England Under-21 international, as they regard him as one of the best prospects in the Premier League.

They are also relying solely on Harry Kane up front and want to boost their title push, so adding Berahino could give them a lift.

Relegation candidates Newcastle have also been after Berahino , who has just 18 months left on his contract and has made it clear he wants to go. Stoke and Premier League leaders Leicester have also been linked with the player.

Burundi-born Berahino is believed to favour a move to London, is keen on Tottenham and with the winter window's deadline less than a week away West Brom could now soften their defiant stance if the price is right.

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It comes after the White Hart Lane club had an enquiry for Juventus striker Alvaro Morata knocked back.

Morata, 23, was a long-term target for Arsenal when he was at previous club Real Madrid.

The approach to the Italian champions clearly shows Tottenham are keen to strengthen their strike-force so they can make a push for major trophies this season.

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