Report: Tottenham now want Arsenal target Moussa Dembélé

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Tottenham want Moussa Dembélé, with Foot Mercato reporting that Arsenal also have the Lyon striker on their wishlist this summer.

Dembele has just enjoyed the best league campaign of his career this past season. The 25-year-old has scored 21 times in Ligue 1, with another goal coming in the Europa League.

But he may be on the move this summer. Foot Mercato notes that his contract expires at the end of next season. Lyon meanwhile, are prepared to sell the forward for around £21.2 million.

Dembele is not pushing to leave Les Gones. But there is plenty of interest. Previous reports claimed that Arsenal want the former Celtic forward. Of course, Mikel Arteta is on the lookout for a marquee goalscorer in this window.

But they face competition. Foot Mercato is now suggesting that Tottenham also want Dembele.

Tottenham’s need to sign a star striker is not as great as Arsenal’s. However, Antonio Conte would surely love to have someone to rival Harry Kane.

And with Champions League football on its way to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the Italian may feel that it is important that another forward comes in.

Tottenham want Moussa Dembele

Dembele could be a really exciting signing for either Tottenham or Arsenal this summer. Barring a poor 2020/21 campaign, the former France under-21 international has been prolific throughout his career.

He shone with Fulham while in the Championship. And he helped Celtic remain the powerhouse in Scottish football during his time at Parkhead. He was labelled a ‘brilliant‘ player by Kieran Tierney while playing for the Hoops. Chris Suttom meanwhile, compared Dembele with Didier Drogba.

Dembele is not far away from averaging a goal every other game in France. And he averages a goal every four games in European competition.

He is someone with a lot of potential. So it may not be a huge surprise if Spurs or Arsenal decide to make a bid in the coming months.