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title: "Tottenham set to land freescoring forward as Newcastle miss out"
canonical: "https://readnewcastle.com/2018/07/06/tottenham-set-to-land-freescoring-forward-as-newcastle-miss-out/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Ryan Darby"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2018-07-06T11:24:24Z"
modified: "2018-07-06T11:24:24Z"
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# Tottenham set to land freescoring forward as Newcastle miss out

Tottenham look set to win the race to sign Newcastle and West Ham target Alassane Plea, according to the [Telegraph.](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/07/06/tottenham-favourites-sign-nice-striker-alassane-plea-newcastle/)

The report claims that Newcastle are only willing to offer £20 million for the player, but Nice want closer to £27 million, leaving the door open for Spurs to steal the march.

Plea is in demand this summer but wanted to make the move to Newcastle, according to the report.

![Andy Astfalck/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readnewcastle.com/readnewcastle/sites/20/2018/07/825667994.jpg)

The French forward has his eyes on a Premier League switch and in particularly the chance to play under Rafa Benitez at St James’ Park.

The news will come as a huge blow to the Magpies should Spurs go on to complete a deal, with Benitez in the market to sign a prolific goalscorer this summer.

Spurs have been linked with a move for Plea throughout the summer and view the player as an alternative to Manchester United’s Anthony Martial, who they were also keen to bring into the club.