Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is reportedly stepping up plans to sign a prolific new striker in the upcoming January transfer window, putting the North London side in a potential transfer battle with Chelsea for FC Porto’s highly-rated forward, Samu Aghehowa.

According to transfer insider Dean Jones, Tottenham’s recruitment strategy for January is already in motion, with the club expected to be active in the market as they look to reinforce their attacking options.

Tottenham expected to have a busy January transfer window

As per the report, while the immediate focus involves carefully considering all forward options, with the Spaniard very much on radar, the club are also looking to sign another wide forward.

However, despite earlier reports linking Chelsea with the Porto star, Jones downplayed the Blues’ current interest, suggesting they may have shifted focus following their pursuit of Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha.

Speaking to TEAMtalk, Jones said:

“Tottenham are currently in the process of sorting out their targets and, up front, they are having to contemplate the fact they don’t have an absolute goalscorer to rely on. Ideally, it would be Solanke but he keeps getting setbacks.

“So it is one that is on the radar but, because I know they are also very much...