Tottenham offered striker in loan deal as Harry Kane cover

Tottenham have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Watford striker Troy Deeney in a surprise deal. Spurs in the market for Harry Kane cover. Kane missed several months of the season with a hamstring injury, while the England skipper has also historically had ankle issues. His absence has previously left Tottenham short of a quality central striker. Daily Mail claims they have been offered the chance to fill that void. The Hornets are ready to offload Deeney and a number of other big earners ahead of their return to the Championship. The 32-year-old is of interest to Jose Mourinho, with Spurs discussing an initial loan deal for a player who only has a year left on his contract. Deeney has scored 133 goals in almost 400 games during his 10-year stay at Vicarage Road.