Roberto Fernandez shoots to top of Tottenham striker shortlist after Spain debut

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly placed Espanyol striker Roberto Fernandez at the top of their transfer shortlist ahead of the January window. The 24-year-old forward has impressed Tottenham scouts by scoring six goals in seven matches this season, earning his senior debut for Spain under Luis de la Fuente in a 3-1 win over Czechia.

Manager Roberto De Zerbi is keen to add a permanent, natural center-forward due to Dominic Solanke's fitness struggles and a preference not to play Omar Marmoush as an outright number nine. Tottenham face competition for Fernandez's signature, with Premier League rivals Chelsea and Brighton also monitoring the Spanish forward.