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Which Backup Striker Should Spurs Sign?
A true backup striker, in every sense of the word, is Javier Hernandez.
His loan spell with Real Madrid last season is proof and shows that he has a knack for scoring goals despite coming on in the second half. Even if Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed the rumors linking Spurs with Hernandez, the Mexican international is the perfect signing to fit a certain role on his squad.
Another backup striker is Charlie Austin who would cost Spurs £15 million to sign from Queens Park Rangers. Both Javier Hernandez and Austin are the cheap backup striker options. Both aren’t ideal options for a Champions League push, but financially speaking, they’re doable from Levy’s point of view.
For long term purposes, Saido Berahino is the best choice to make. He’s the same age as Harry Kane, can play out wide or alongside Kane — if Pochettino plays with two strikers — and most importantly, Berahino has worked well with Harry Kane in the U-21 England national team. If West Brom can agree with Spurs’ second bid, then Pochettino would have a deadly young striker duo.
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