Merson doubles down with big call over Kane Tottenham replacement

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson believes Tottenham will try to sign Wolves striker Raul Jimenez if they sell Harry Kane to Manchester City.

Kane’s position at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is still no clearer after he finally returned to training. The England skipper had been isolating following his return from holiday. Reports that he had downed tools and refused to train appear to have been exaggerated.

And there is even a chance that he may feature for the north Londoners against Pep Guardiola’s champions on Sunday. Having bought Jack Grealish for £100m, it was thought City would not have the funds to acquire Kane as well.

Daniel Levy wants £160m for the prolific hitman. The chairman drives a hard bargain and is not one to back down.

The Times are reporting that the Citizens will table a bid of £120m next week. Whether or not that will be enough to force through a deal only time will tell.

But should the parties come to an agreement and Kane moves to the Etihad, Spurs will need a replacement.

Merson is a big fan of Jimenez. Speaking back in July, he urged Spurs to sign the Mexico international if they lost their talisman.

And the former Arsenal and England star has not changed his opinion.

Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “Jimenez, I am a massive fan, I think he is a proper player.

“If Harry Kane leaves, I would be shocked if Nuno didn’t go for Jimenez. I think that would be the danger for Wolves.”

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