Tottenham Hotspur are increasingly prioritising signing a striker in the winter transfer window following their struggles in front of goal.

Roberto De Zerbi and Co. are among the Premier League’s lowest-scoring sides this season, highlighting their need for greater attacking options. Summer signing Omar Marmoush has failed to provide the kind of impact everyone was expecting, netting just once in nine games. Dominic Solanke has looked out-of-sorts in most games he’s played this season, while Richarlison is potentially heading for an exit from N17 in January.

Reliable journalist David Ornstein has revealed that the Lilywhites would be prepared to go big for a quality striker in January if the opportunity presents itself. Now, another striker has made its way on the club’s radar.

Tottenham could battle Manchester United for Real Sociedad striker

According to a report from Italian outlet Calciomercato, Tottenham and Manchester United are interested in signing Real Sociedad forward Orri Oskarsson.

Orri Oskarsson joined Real Sociedad from FC Copenhagen in 2024, but struggled to establish himself as a regular in the side during his first two seasons. However, the current campaign has been relatively better, with the 22-year-old netting six times in 14 appearances already. He is currently Real Sociedad’s joint-top scorer, helping his club to fifth in the La Liga standings.

The Icelandic international’s recent goalscoring displays in La Liga has made him sought-after by Tottenham and Manchester United. While Oskarsson is contracted to Sociedad until 2030, the Basque outfit may be forced to sell players in January in order to balance their books. As such, the report adds that the young centre-forward could be allowed to leave the Anoeta Stadium for around €20m in January.

Tottenham need a proven goalscorer

There is no doubt that Oskarsson is a talented striker with potential and has burst into form in recent weeks. However, the emerging star from Iceland is yet to prove himself consistently in the Spanish top flight.

Spurs are in desperate need of an established striker who will guarantee goals and not take much time to adapt to De Zerbi’s system. At 22, Oskarsson will be viewed as a player for the future, and Tottenham might take a punt on him. But that signing will only make sense if it is accompanied by a proven striker in the January transfer window.