Ayoze Perez latest: Tottenham consider tabling £15m bid for Newcastle's young striker

The Spaniard would lighten the load placed on Harry Kane's shoulders

Ayoze Perez celebrates after scoring against West Brom (Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur's frantic search for a centre forward has led to last-minute interest in Newcastle United's Ayoze Perez.

The Spanish forward, who is rated at around £15m, is a popular figure on Tyneside, having often provided a bright spark during last season's dismal campaign.

The 22-year-old notched seven times last season following his £1m move from Tenerife, and was linked to with Real Madrid and Barcelona before moving to the north-east.

Newcastle are unlikely to let the player go without a hefty transfer fee but Spurs are desperate to add to their ranks up front.

Despite completing deals for forwards Clinton N'Jie and Son Heung-min, the club's attempts to sign Saido Berahino from West Bromwich Albion have been spurned.

Perez's arrival would lighten the load on Harry Kane's shoulders, who has suffered a slow start after breaking through last term.