Tottenham are looking into the possibility of signing Lyon star Moussa Dembele after learning that Harry Kane faces a lengthy injury lay-off.
Kane suffered a serious set-back on New Year's Day, when he was limped off the field during Spurs' 1-0 defeat against Southampton.
He played no role in his side's next clash, a 1-1 FA Cup third round draw away to Middlesbrough, as subsequent tests revealed that the forward had sustained a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring, promising a lengthy lay-off.
On Thursday, Tottenham confirmed that Kane will need surgery and will miss at least three months of action, all but ruling him out for the rest of the Premier League season.