Tottenham have failed with a bid to sign former Watford striker Odion Ighalo on a six-month loan.
The Shanghai Shenhua forward, 30, is also heavily linked with a late move to Manchester United.
Both Spurs and United are desperate to sign a striker before the transfer window slams shut at 11pm on Friday night.
Tottenham are without the injured Harry Kane for at least three months, while the Red Devils are looking for someone to replace Marcus Rashford, who will be out for a similar length of time.
Ighalo, the Nigeria international, is reportedly keen on a return to the Premier League amid interest from the two ‘big six’ clubs.
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talkSPORT host Jim White revealed Spurs made a bid to sign the striker on a six-month loan deal, however the move was knocked back by the Chinese Super League club.
However, Ighalo could still move to England on deadline day, with Manchester United locked in talks to bring the striker to Old Trafford until the end of the season.
The Red Devils failed with a late bid to sign Bournemouth striker Josh King.
