According to the Daily Mirror, Tottenham are set to reignite their interest in Lazio forward Keita Balde Diao, following reports that Marseille are ready to swoop for Vincent Janssen.

What's the Story?

Following a less than impressive first campaign in the Premier League with Spurs, it appears that Vincent Janssen could be offered an escape route in the form of a bid from Marseille. This has reportedly led to Tottenham reigniting their interest in Lazio forward Keita Balde.

The Senegalese international has just one year left on his current deal with the Italian club and has so far refused to sign a new contract. Valued at £22.6million by Transfermarkt, Keita has not only seen interest from Spurs so far this summer. Everton were reported to be interested in landing the 22-year-old in June although nothing further transpired.

How good was Keita last season?

If Keita arrives at Tottenham in the form that he showed last season, you can guarantee that he will be scoring many more goals than Vincent Janssen did during his debut campaign.

In 35 appearances in all competitions, the youngster bagged an impressive 16 goals for Lazio last season. And when starting as the lone striker, Keita scored an incredible 10 goals in seven games!

Would Keita be a good signing for Tottenham?

Quick, young, technically gifted and with an eye for goal, there a few better options than Keita as a direct replacement for Vincent Janssen. While Harry Kane will always hold his place in the first eleven, Keita would be a more than able deputy and would offer goals but also impressive service into other front men.

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