Moussa Dembele to Tottenham: What you need to know about Spurs' January target

Cerys Kenneally27 January 2016

Fulham striker Moussa Dembele has landed under the watchful eye of Tottenham in this year's transfer window, but the Championship are reluctant to sell the Frenchman as deadline day approaches.

Dembele has spiked the interest of some of Europe's biggest clubs, scoring 11 goals in 26 appearances in the English second tier this season.

Spurs are actively pursuing the 19-year-old striker, but Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic has reiterated that Dembele is not for sale, while Tottenham are worried the player will run down his contract and move abroad in the summer.

Currently in 19th place, Jokanovic is desperate to keep his best players close with relegation to League One a real threat just two seasons after their 13-year Premier League spell ended in relegation.

If Fulham wait to release Dembele when his contract expires and he moves abroad, the Championship club could miss out on the significantly greater compensation that will come if their player makes a domestic switch. That fee will be even bigger if Dembele moves this month, but Jokanovic is still holding back on Tottenham's offer with less than a week to go until deadline day.

But, with Spurs still intent on striking a deal, what is there to know about the Fulham man? Standard Sport runs the rule over Dembele in the video clip above.

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