Boss Jose Mourinho is expected to bring a replacement before the end of the January transfer window, but time isn’t on his side.
Spurs have Troy Parrott as their only primary striker, but the 17-year-old has played just five minutes of Premier League football this term.
He also featured in the League Cup draw against Colchester in September, and it remains to be seen if he will be getting any tangible playing minutes going forward.
Mourinho recently handed Japhet Tanganga, 20, his full Premier League bow after he was impressed with the youngster’s performances in training.