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Spurs closing in on 26 million deal for French striker

Spurs closing in on 26 million deal for French striker

Reports from Spanish outlet Don Balon state that Spurs are preparing a £26M raid on Atletico Madrid for striker Kevin Gameiro. The 30-year-old French international only arrived in the Spanish capital from Sevilla last summer and despite scoring 16 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions, has failed to win over the affection of coach Diego Simeone.
 
The portal understands that both clubs are in “very advanced” negotiations and that a deal for the player looks close to completion. 
 
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has made it clear that he wants support up front for Harry Kane who scored an impressive 29 Premier League goals last season and does not want to be left short should the England international miss parts of the season through injury like he did this campaign. Dutchman Vincent Janssen has failed to make a mark and now the Argentine tactician is ready to make a move for Gameiro.