Tottenham want £42m striker with 17 goals this season but they are not allowed to trigger release clause

Tottenham Hotspur have set their sights on a striker who has scored 17 times this season, but they face one complication in getting a deal over the line.

It has been widely reported that this season is expected to be Richarlison’s last at Tottenham, even though he is on course to end it as the club’s top scorer.

It has also been alleged that Spurs are not planning to pursue a permanent deal for Randal Kolo Muani at the end of his loan spell this summer, which means that the...