Spurs said goodbye to their talismanic and all-time record goalscorer Harry Kane over the summer, and the England captain has since demonstrated just how excellent he is by blitzing his way to 22 goals in just 20 games since joining Bayern Munich.
His departure leaves Tottenham with a significant void to fill, however the outstanding form and rejuvenation of Son Heung-min has gone a long way to ensuring Kane is not missed, with the loveable South Korean forward scoring 10 goals in 16 games thus far.
And with Tottenham using their summer Bayern windfall wisely – adding James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, Brennan Johnson and Guglielmo Vicario to their ranks – there is a school of thought that suggests Kane’s absence has not been too badly felt.
However, there is little doubt that Postecoglou would love to get his hands on a new number nine to fill the void left by Kane. And despite links to the likes of Dusan Vlahovic and Ivan Toney, it’s reported that Feyenoord frontman Gimenez has now emerged as their No 1 target.
The prolific Mexico international has been on Spurs’ radar since the summer after a brilliant debut campaign with Arne Slot’s side.
And the 22-year-old has picked up where he left off, netting 20 goals in 20 games so far this season, leading to growing interest in his services.
Tottenham not put off by €60m Santiago Gimenez valuation
According to sources, Levy and Postecoglou have agreed that Gimenez is their preferred replacement for Kane in their team.
Feyenoord, on the other hand, will not allow its superb striker depart without a struggle, reportedly seeking €60 million (£51.6 million) for his signature.
Nonetheless, while Spurs are seemingly happy to meet that asking price, it appears a January move for the 24-times capped Mexico international is unlikely to go through in the January window, with a summer approach seen as far more likely.
That’s because Postecoglou is putting his January focus on strengthening two other positions which are seen as more of a priority for Tottenham right now.
First up, the Aussie coach wants to sign a new midfielder to cover the absence of Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr. The pair have established themselves as a first-choice pairing in Spurs’ preferred 4-2-3-1 formation, putting in a series of hard-working and lung-busting displays in the engine room.
However, with a trip to the African Cup of Nations on the cards in the new year, Spurs will be forced to rely on Oliver Skipp and Pierre-Emile Hojberg,two participants Gary Neville has revealed why they aren’t good enough to keep Tottenham in the top four.
This predicament has been exacerbated by Bissouma’s red card on Friday night during the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest. The referee first reprimanded the player, but following a VAR review, the card was enhanced.
And because it was the Malian’s second dismissal of the season – he was previously sent off in the 1-0 win over Luton Town in October – he now faces a four-game suspension, which means he won’t be seen in a Tottenham shirt until the end of January at the earliest.
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