Ben Jacobs has said that Timo Werner has not been signed as a potential Harry Kane replacement, claiming that Tottenham would want to sign a traditional centre-forward next summer.
Werner’s arrival now gives Ange Postecoglou more options, as the German international wants to play in a three-man striker
Spurs certainly need more firepower from the start, as they are expected to be without their captain and talisman, Son Heung-min, for another few weeks
Once back from the Asian Cup, the Germany international may have to compete with Richarlison for the number nine role, but Jacobs believes the former Chelsea man has not been signed to take on the central striker role
Spurs won’t replace Harry Kane until the summer
Journalist suggests that Tottenham should enter the market next summer to buy a striker like Kane
He said on The Done Deal Show: “I don’t think we can call Werner a replacement for Kane at all, because they are very different and I think this summer Tottenham will always be looking, quote, to replace
” Kane, because Kane is irreplaceable, but he’s looking for someone in that Kane model
Spurs continue to be linked with a host of No
9s in recent weeks, including Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez (Mirror), Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy (TEAMtalk) and Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke (The Sun)
According to HITC, Tottenham have made him their main target in the summer transfer window and it will be interesting to see if they can secure his signature
The Feyenoord striker has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 26 goals in all competitions and providing eight assists in the process
The report adds that it is valued at £42 million
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham are willing to go bankrupt for him
It’s no secret that they need a reliable goalscorer who can lead their attack and score consistently
The 23-year-old Mexican will be tempted to join a big club this summer and the chance of a move to Tottenham will be elusive
North London club has an exciting project and a quality manager
Their attacking approach has received a lot of praise this season and Gimenez could thrive in their system
The Mexican will be looking to prove his quality at the highest level and a move to the Premier League would be ideal at this stage of his career
Tottenham need to sign Santiago Gimenez Tottenham certainly have the financial strength to pay their asking price and they would do well to get his signature
Improving the attacking unit will be one of Tottenham’s priorities as the summer transfer window approaches
They have been too dependent on Son Heung-min and Richarlison for goals this season
They need more depth and quality in this department and Gimenez can solve that problem
The Mexican is only 23 years old and has the potential to improve further with training and experience
He can become a top-class striker in the Premier League with the right guidance
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