Tottenham were keen on signing Michy Batshuayi. (AMA/Getty Images)

Tottenham made a late attempt to sign Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi, according to reports.

In the run-up to deadline day, Spurs were targeting a new striker as Mauricio Pochettino looked to bolster his attacking options.

The Daily Mail report that Tottenham made an approach for Batshuayi but were turned away by the Premier League champions.

Spurs then turned their attention to Fernando Llorente managed to agree a £12.1m deal with Swansea City on deadline day.

Batshuayi was signed for £33m from Marseille. (Getty Images)
Tottenham ended up signing Fernando Llorente from Swansea City. (Getty Images)

Chelsea had also explored the possibility of signing Llorente, who played under Antonio Conte at Juventus, but reports claim that the Premier League champions did not submit an official offer.

Batshuayi, meanwhile, faces another season as Conte’s second-choice striker following the arrival of Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid.

Earlier this week, Eden Hazard advised the £33m signing from Marseille to look elsewhere in order to secure more playing time.

‘He is 23 years old. If he wants to progress, he must play,’ said Hazard.

‘Especially if Chelsea sign Llorente, he will have less playing time.

‘I am disappointed for him because he has had a very good pre-season.’

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