LEEDS, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: Crysencio Summerville of Leeds United on the pitch before the Premier League match between Leeds United and Nottingham Forest at Elland Road on April 4, 2023 in Leeds, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
Spurs favourites to sign goal-machine who’d finally replace Kane.
The Spurs target scored 26 goals last season.
For the past decade, the Tottenham Hotspur faithful have been blessed with the brilliance of Harry Kane.
Their all-time top goalscorer will forever remain a legend of the club, but since his departure last summer, the Lilywhites have lacked his presence.
Richarlison and Heung-min Son have attempted to fill his void, and despite the latter in particular performing well, they’re yet to find a true replacement.
However, that could all change this summer, with Ange Postecoglou keen on acquiring a fantastic number nine to bolster his attack.
Spurs’ search for a Kane replacement
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, Spurs are interested in signing Santiago Gimenez.
The Mexican striker impressed last season at Feyenoord, and he’s set to be a target for a handful of clubs this summer, including Liverpool.
Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez.
However, according to Bailey, Spurs are currently in pole position to acquire his signature, saying:
“I think Spurs like him a lot, they’ve been doing work on him. I’d be making them favourites in that race at the moment.”
Christian Eriksen while playing for Tottenham
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Why Gimenez would be Spurs’ best striker since Kane
Gimenez is a name that the average Premier League fan may not be aware of, but the Mexican has been making waves across Europe over the past two years.
The 23-year-old Feyenoord striker has been tearing up the Eredivisie and each European competition he’s played in since joining the Dutch side, netting 49 times in 86 appearances.
Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez
During the 2022/23 campaign, Gimenez introduced himself with 15 league goals in 21 starts, and this season he’s just gone from strength to strength.
Over 41 appearances across all competitions, the left-footed ace has scored an impressive 26 goals, including two in the Champions League in four matches, which proves he can perform at the highest level.
