TOTTENHAM reportedly launched an enquiry for Antoine Semenyo before immediately halting their pursuit of the Bournemouth star.
New Spurs boss Thomas Frank is eager to add a dazzling attacker to his forward line this summer.
And Semenyo, 25, emerged as a target after Tottenham also put Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo on their shortlist.
The Bees’ French forward netted 20 Premier League goals last term.
But despite the opportunity to reunite with Frank in north London, Mbeumo reportedly favours a £60m move to Manchester United.
Semenyo then became the clear alternative after also proving himself to be a goal menace when cutting inside on his left foot.
The Athletic claims Tottenham even went so far as to contact Bournemouth over a move for their Ghanaian winger, who netted 13 goals and bagged seven assists in 42 games this term.
However, the Cherries have already seen their squad ravaged by big sides this summer.
Dean Huijsen joined Real Madrid for £50million last month, while fellow defender Illya Zabarnyi could be off to Paris Saint-Germain for around £60m.
Milos Kerkez has also agreed a £40m switch to Premier League champs Liverpool.
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And with forwards always carrying a premium, it’s claimed that Bournemouth told Tottenham to pay £70m for Semenyo.
The mind-blowing fee was immediately rebuffed Spurs, who have decided to not pursue a deal for now.
They will continue to scour the market for a new right-sided forward at a better price.
But should Tottenham fail to secure an alternative, they could come back for Semenyo later in the transfer window.
The former Bristol City and Sunderland man still has four years to run on his Cherries contract.
And Semenyo is also on the shortlist at Man United, who could move should they end up losing Mbeumo to Spurs.
