Ange Postecoglou revealed Son Heung-min's ability to play as a centre forward played a part in the club's decision not to pursue a replacement for Harry Kane.
The new Tottenham skipper bagged a hat-trick in Saturday's 5-2 win over Burnley, playing in the central striking position in place pf Richarlison, who had been dropped to the bench.
New arrival James Maddison continued his startling form but the game came too soon for deadline day signing Brennan Johnson, an attacker, though not an orthodox number nine.
Postecoglou, who maintained his unbeaten start in the league since his arrival in north London, said the 31-year-old's proficiency centrally factored into his plans for roster construction following the sale of their former talisman.