Tottenham are ‘pushing hard’ to sign the teenager who scored 100 goals last season

Tottenham have already completed a number of eye-catching deals since the transfer window opened, and are now eyeing a star from the EFL.

Andy Robertson was one of the first to arrive after leaving Liverpool and the Scotland captain was quickly followed through the door by former Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi.

Tottenham then strengthened further by completing a £52m deal for Brighton midfielder Jan Paul van Hecke.

The Dutchman was reunited with Roberto De Zerbi after a stint under Italy on the south coast, with goalkeeper Martin Dubravka also joining the club on a third free transfer of the summer.

The experienced Slovakian has arrived to provide competition for Antonin Kinsky between the posts as Tottenham continue to reshape their squad, with Guglielmo Vicario expected to leave.

Attention now turns to strengthening De Zerbi’s field.

One of Tottenham’s main targets remains West Ham star Mateus Fernandes.

The Portuguese player has emerged as one of the most sought-after midfielders in English football following an impressive campaign despite the Hammers’ defeat.

Reports this week have suggested that Tottenham have held good talks over a deal for Fernandes, while Spurs are said to want to beat Man United to sign him.

The north London side are rumored to be offering an attractive financial package as they look to convince the midfielder to move to the capital.

Fernandes is not the only high-profile midfielder being looked at.

Tottenham have also maintained their interest in Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali after seeing an £80m bid for the Italian rejected.

Reports have suggested that Spurs are eyeing Tonali as a statement signing as De Zerbi looks to add more quality and experience to his midfield options.

While the focus is on established stars, Tottenham continue to monitor some of the country’s brightest young talents.

The club’s recruitment team has spent a lot of time strengthening the academy in recent years, and that has led Spurs to another battle involving one of the most exciting youth prospects in English football.

Tottenham are ‘pushing hard’ to sign Blackburn Rovers star Tyler Livesey

According to TEAMtalk reporter Graeme Bailey, Tottenham are ‘pushing hard’ to sign Blackburn Rovers youngster Tyler Livesey.

The youngster has emerged as one of the most outstanding academy players anywhere in the country, and Livesey enjoyed an impressive season throughout the Blackburn academy.

The striker reportedly racked up over 100 goals in total last season, an impressive return by any standard.

Those numbers have attracted the attention of some of England’s biggest clubs, with Tottenham understood to be among the sides showing the most interest.

However, Spurs were not alone in this race.

United have also been credited with a strong interest in Blackburn, while Man City have been monitoring the youngster’s progress as they continue their pursuit of elite academy talent.

Liverpool are also believed to be firmly in the mix.

Four Premier League giants are now among the frontrunners for his signature, and Livesey’s performances have created a sensation in youth football circles.

Why Premier League clubs are chasing Tyler Livesey as Blackburn sweat over another star

His goals and assists have helped make him one of the most talked about academy players in the country.

Blackburn are aware of the growing interest surrounding the youngster, and the Championship club have built a strong reputation for producing talented footballers – £100m Palace midfielder Adam Wharton being one of them.

That reputation only increased following Livesey’s outstanding campaign.

Tottenham’s pursuit shows the club’s willingness to invest in both the present and the future, and while talks continue for established names such as Fernandes and Tonali, Spurs are looking to secure some of the game’s top emerging talents.

Tottenham continue to hunt for a star amid the pursuit of Tonali and Fernandes

The club have shown they are willing to back De Zerbi in the market, and a number of confirmed senior players have arrived as preparations for the new season continue.

However, attention is also on the next generation.

Livesey’s extraordinary tally of 100 goals ensured that his name caught the attention of the Premier League.

With Tottenham pushing hard and United, City and Liverpool all in the hunt, the race for one of Blackburn’s brightest prospects is intensifying.