Spurs Transfers: 5 Better Striking Options Than David Villa

4. Christian Benteke

Benteke Aston Villa's Christian Benteke has enjoyed a fine debut season in the Premier League following his summer move from Genk and finished the campaign as the division's fourth top goalscorer with 19 strikes, just two goals behind Gareth Bale. Tottenham are believed to be leading the chase for the Belgian's signature but are facing competition from heavyweights Manchester City and Inter Milan. Spurs are believed however to be weighing up a £20 million bid for the 22-year old, who has threatened to quit Villa if a top club come calling. Though Paul Lambert would be reluctant to sell his star player, he may not have a choice in the matter if the striker has his heart set on a move away.
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Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.