Tottenham Hotspur’s proposed transfer activity this summer has been centred around potential outgoings, but the club need to strengthen.

Over the last few years, manager Mauricio Pochettino has helped transform the North London outfit into genuine trophy challengers.

However, they continue to fall short following failed Premier League title bids in the previous two seasons.

Spurs were well positioned to claim their first piece of silverware in a decade after reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup.

It was not to be, though, as the team were beaten 2-1 by Manchester United at Wembley, despite taking the lead through Dele Alli.

With the club due to move into a new stadium this summer, they could couple it with a statement signing that would boost their midfield.

James Rodriguez - valued at £58.5m by Transfermarkt - has been linked with a switch to the Premier League numerous times, and after his performance against parent club Real Madrid in Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final first leg, Tottenham should take notice.

Despite losing the tie 2-1, the Colombian international performed well for the Bavarians, and provided the assist for Joshua Kimmich’s goal.

Out of all the Bayern players on the pitch, Rodriguez provided more key passes than anyone else and also committed the joint-most tackles alongside Thiago Alcantara.

With the future of Mousa Dembele uncertain, Tottenham could do with a player of Rodriguez’s calibre who can contribute with attacking moves, as well as break up play in the middle of the park.

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