Tottenham backed to sign ‘big-name’ striker amid Sky Sports News transfer update

Bryan King has urged Tottenham to make a "big-name" signing this summer.

The ex-Spurs scout feels as though the club need to make a statement signing in the number nine position.

It comes after Sky Sports News reported via X (21 June) that Spurs and Manchester United are both interested in LOSC Lille striker Jonathan David.

However, King - speaking exclusively to Tottenham News - doesn't believe the 24-year-old is the right man for the club.

“He definitely has room to improve at Tottenham,” King said.

“But this isn’t a player who supporters are going to be excited about signing.

"He scored 19 goals in Ligue 1, but what did Lille win? Did his goals help them win the league or the French Cup? This is what supporters will be interested in.

“This is someone who will be on a recruitment list, but whether you bring him in is a different question. I think Tottenham need to be targeting a big-name player up front."

Will Tottenham sign Jonathan David from LOSC Lille to play under Ange Postecoglou?

David is a talented striker who will be of interest to many clubs around Europe.

He could no doubt score goals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he isn't necessarily a marquee signing.

If the club really want to kick on under Ange Postecoglou then they need to bring in proven, big-name players who have a proven track record at the highest level.

David has the potential to succeed, but Spurs supporters will be keen to see a guaranteed top-level player arrive at the club.

In other Tottenham news, supporters have been urged to take action after a recent Daniel Levy decision.

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