Tottenham strike target scores hat-trick to take his tally to 25 goals from 25 games

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with Gent’s Gift Orban in recent days.

Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad recently reported that Spurs had made contact with the Gent star’s entourage.

Tottenham have already brought in one new forward in Alejo Veliz, but it looks like they may want more.

That’s understandable, as Spurs need to start thinking about potential long-term replacements for Harry Kane.

And on Wednesday night, Orban certainly made a huge impression towards Ange Postecoglou and his other suitors.

The 21-year-old scored a hat-trick to help his side put one foot in the door of the Europa Conference League playoffs.

Orban’s treble helped Gent beat Pogon Szczecin 5-0 in the first leg of their ECL third qualifying round.

As per Football Talent Scout, it was the Nigeria international’s third hat-trick for his club.

In addition, Orban’s tally over the past seven months reads 25 goals, 25 games.

Clearly, you can see why Tottenham are reportedly eyeing Orban. He looks like a star in the making.

Better still, The Times have reported that the goal machine’s price tag is a relatively affordable £23million.

Tottenham “think that a deal could be made for about £20million”, added the report.

Our view

In the best-case scenario, Kane stays at Tottenham, and obviously he’ll be leading the line.

Alejo Veliz will be learning the ropes and looking to get up to speed, with a mid to long-term view.

You don’t want to put too much pressure on him to deputise for Kane and shoulder the goal responsibility just yet.

With that in mind, a striker who’s a bit more experienced and proven in European football would fit the bill.

For less than £25million, he could well end up being one of the bargains of the century if he meets his potential.

And as a striker, who better to learn from than Harry Kane?