Tottenham could join the race for one of Manchester United’s transfer targets (Picture: Getty)

Tottenham have been urged to replenish their attacking options by making a move to sign one of Manchester United’s top transfer targets this summer.

It’s a summer of change in north London after Spurs decided to sack Ange Postecoglou despite the Australian’s successes in the Europa League.

Former Brentford head coach Thomas Frank has arrived as his replacement, and will be tasked with improving Tottenham’s league fortunes after a dismal 17th-place finish last campaign.

As Frank looks to put his own spin on the squad, the Dane had sought to bring Bryan Mbeumo with him to Tottenham, but the Cameroon international appears to prefer a move to United instead.

However, both clubs could be involved in another transfer battle this summer, with Steffen Freund urging his former club to pursue a deal to sign Chelsea wantaway Christopher Nkunku.

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Nkunku looks set to leave Stamford Bridge in pursuit of regular first-team football after two largely unsuccessful seasons at Chelsea.

The potential of a swap deal with United’s Alejandro Garnacho has been reported in recent days, while Arsenal have also been credited with interest in a deal for Nkunku.

Christopher Nkunku is likely to leave Chelsea this summer (Picture: Getty)

But Freund believes that Spurs should consider a move for the 27-year-old and is confident that Frank could breathe new life into Nkunku’s fortunes in the Premier League.

‘I’d look at Christopher Nkunku if I were them – he can make the difference.

New Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has been told to consider a move for the Frenchman (Picture: Getty)

‘He can play in behind the striker and up front, he’s already at Chelsea. He did an outstanding job at RP Leipzig; he’s currently underperforming but there’s a great player in there.

‘Mathys Tel is a good signing, he can play up front, and, on the wing, he’d link up well with Nkunku.’

Alongside the signing of Tel, Tottenham have agreed a deal with J. League side Kawasaki Frontale for 20-year-old Japan defender Kota Takai.

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