Tottenham are reportedly interested in Darwin Nunez, who could be pursued as a replacement for star striker Harry Kane.
According to The Athletic, Tottenham are working towards a deal to sign Darwin Nunez in the summer window. The Uruguayan could be considered as a viable replacement for Harry Kane in the eventuality of the England captain leaving north London.
Jorge Mendes is apparently key to such a move materialising, as the super agent has reportedly made contact with Darwin Nunez’s camp in recent days. The idea of the Portuguese agent facilitating a deal comes after the report points out the good relations he has with Spurs and chairman Daniel Levy.
Tottenham are preparing themselves for the upcoming transfer window, as they do not want to get dragged into bidding wars for their primary targets. Better preparations are needed at the club, as they faced plenty of problems last season to attract key players and a manager before Nuno Espirito Santo began his ill-fated tenure.
One of the problems from last summer is set to follow Tottenham this time around, as Harry Kane’s future could take centre stage yet again. The England captain enters the final two years of his deal and could look for a move elsewhere.
Manchester United are considering a move for Kane in the summer, possibly as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo. The Spurs star was keen to join Manchester City back in the previous summer, but Levy never accepted multiple offers from Pep Guardiola’s club.
Manchester City are reportedly readying a big offer in the summer, although there are suspicions that Guardiola might go for a younger alternative such as Erling Haaland. As things stand, though, Kane is still likely to leave, and there are a few names, including Darwin Nunez, who are being looked at as replacements.
The Benfica star has been making headlines with his performances for Benfica. He has popped up on the radars of multiple big clubs, with Arsenal already initiating talks over signing the 22-year-old Uruguayan. The Gunners may now be challenged by their north London rivals, Tottenham, who remain keen on the forward.
Mendes is expected to facilitate a move and could mediate talks with the representatives of Nunez. The chances of Tottenham signing the Uruguayan drastically increase if they finish in Champions League places.
As things stand, the 22-year-old striker could be high in demand when the summer window opens. The prospect of replacing a high-profile player like Kane might be enticing. However, he may evaluate other potential offers, including from Arsenal, before making a firm decision on his future.
