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Postecoglou has dream Kane replacement in mind as Tottenham explore four striker targets

Tottenham are weighing up moves for four different strikers as Ange Postecoglou looks to replace Harry Kane this summer.

Kane’s departure this summer seemed inevitable and eventually, he penned a four-year contract with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.

While the loss of Kane is a significant blow for Tottenham, they have started the new campaign well under Postecoglou.

Richarlison has filled in as the new number nine so far, but it would seem as if Spurs are keen to add another striker to their ranks.

According to Ben Jacobs, Tottenham would ‘love’ to sign Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, although a deal would be tough to pull off.

Along with the Argentine striker, Tottenham are also said to be considering deals for Jonathan David, Gift Orban and Dusan Vlahovic although some moves would be more realistic than others.

“Tottenham aren’t panicking about replacing Harry Kane,” Jacobs told Caught Offside. Ange Postecoglou has brought a real sense of calmness to the club. The new Spurs boss has impressed to date with his level-headed attitude.

“Spurs are going to be busy between now and when the window shuts because they have some outgoings to resolve to ensure the squad side is manageable.

“As far as replacing Kane is concerned, Jonathan David was a concrete target under Fabio Paratici, but so much has changed since then.

“It won’t be easy doing business with Lille either with so little time left in the window. David’s asking price is now as high as €65m, and this has put off many interested clubs.

“Gent’s Gift Orban has also been considered, although Spurs are yet to table a formal bid. Orban has a lot of qualities to like but is ultimately unproven at Premier League level.”

Tottenham are also said to be exploring a move for Martinez, although Inter have insisted that the forward is not for sale at this time.

“Spurs would love Lautaro Martinez, but Inter have been telling suitors all summer he’s not for sale. And I don’t think Spurs will move for Dusan Vlahovic either despite some summer links,” Jacobs added.

“What is clear is Postecoglou doesn’t want to panic buy, and the type of profile he is looking for is different to the type of players Paratici was looking for when Antonio Conte was still at the club. That’s why directly replacing Kane (if that’s even possible!) may take some time.

“I can still see Spurs adding a striker in the final days of the window but the question is whether they save some of that Kane fee in order to take their time for a flagship signing in the windows that follow, or spend big now.”

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