Tottenham 'quoted £70m' to sign deadly new striker ahead of six-way January battle

Igor Thiago has been in inspired form for Brentford this season, with the Brazilian striker having scored 12 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions

Tottenham have learned that it would require a hefty £70million to lure Brazilian striker Igor Thiago away from Brentford. The prolific forward is believed to be of interest to several clubs ahead of the January transfer window, following his impressive performance this season.

The 24-year-old joined the Bees in the summer of 2024, transferring from Belgian team Club Brugge for a then club-record fee of £30 million.

However, he spent most of last season on the sidelines due to a knee injury, making a mere eight appearances across all competitions.

This season, however, has seen a dramatic turnaround for Thiago, who has taken the Premier League by storm. The striker has already netted 12 goals in 16 appearances across all competitions, adeptly filling the gap left by Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo after their summer exits.

Only Manchester City's Erling Haaland has outscored Thiago in the Premier League this season, with Hugo Ekitike, Danny Welbeck and Jean-Philippe Mateta trailing not too far behind.

Given his outstanding form, it's hardly surprising that he is already being linked with a move away from the Gtech Community Stadium.

ESPN Brazil reports that the London club would demand a fee of around £70 million for their star player should they agree to a sale in the upcoming transfer windows.

The report states that Spurs and Aston Villa are amongst his Premier League admirers, whilst two clubs from Spain and Italy are also showing interest. Although Brentford have little desire to part with Thiago, they are said to be conscious that bids could materialise over the coming transfer windows, possibly even as soon as January.

The striker position has proved somewhat problematic for Spurs this campaign, with Dominic Solanke ruled out by an ankle problem picked up in August.

The 28-year-old managed just two Premier League appearances and the UEFA Super Cup Final before sustaining the injury.

Richarlison and summer loan acquisition Randal Kolo Muani have deputised in the No. 9 role at different stages this season, but there's little question it's an area Spurs must tackle sooner rather than later.

Frank acknowledged in his pre-Nottingham Forest press conference this week that they anticipate being active in next month's window.

"Of course. We will definitely be in the market," the Spurs boss confirmed. "No doubt about that.

"We want them as early as possible, like every other time and let's see if we can have them before the 31st of January."