Tottenham are apparently planning an offer for Feyenoord’s star attacker this summer

Spurs have made attempts to strengthen a number of crucial areas in summer transfer window, with new manager Ange Postecoglou bringing in three major first-team acquisitions.

Aside from permanent agreements for Dejan Kulusevski and Pedro Porro, the north Londoners have signed free transfers for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, playmaker James Maddison, and winger Manor Solomon.

All three have made their debuts, most recently against West Ham in a 3-2 pre-season friendly loss, but Postecoglou is particularly enthusiastic with Maddison.

“We’re really excited to have James join us,” Ange said.

“Any manager will tell you that part of the key to being a dominant team is having multiple attacking threats and having a midfielder who can score and create goals. They’re not easy to come by. He’s proven himself at that level in the last few years as somebody who can do that.

“I thought it was a really good fit for us to look for a player like James – even better if we could get James, so we ended up getting James.”

As Kane’s contract winds down, with just 12 months left before he can leave on a free, chairman Daniel Levy may also have to contemplate sourcing a replacement for the star striker.

Spurs appear to be making contingency plans for if they’re forced to sell Kane. They have been linked with a few forwards already, perhaps most notably Flamengo star Pedro and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.

New targets are appearing out of the woodwork on a consistent basis and will continue to do so the longer Kane stalls on a new deal.

According to a report by Mexican news outlet Jovenes Futbolistas MX, there is another one, as Tottenham are apparently planning an offer for Feyenoord’s star attacker Gimenez.

The 22-year-old enjoyed a fine Dutch top flight campaign, leading to Postecoglou’s alleged interest, and if Kane departs, they’re set to lodge a bid.

Spurs are plotting to send around £34m to Feyenoord for Gimenez, in the event of Kane’s exit, and it is believed they have already held a meeting with the Mexico international’s entourage.

Feyenoord, though, would want around £43 million to let their prized asset move to England.

Tottenham are apparently planning an offer for Feyenoord's star attacker this summer
Tottenham are apparently planning an offer for Feyenoord’s star attacker this summer

Last season, the attacker scored 15 goals in 32 appearances for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, averaging more shots on goal per 90 minutes than any of his colleagues (WhoScored).

Dirk Kuyt, a former Liverpool player, is a major fan of Gimenez, previously praising his rapid speed and final-third quality.

Kuyt went on to describe the North American as the “best striker” in his league at the moment.

“”He’s back here in the middle of the defenders and he’s incredibly fast,” Kuyt noted of a striker’s performance.

“The rest is watching the keeper before he shoots.” He is, in my opinion, the best striker in the Eredivisie right now.”

While Kane is arguably irreplaceable at Spurs, Gimenez appears to be a considerably better option.

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