Feyenoord general manager Dennis te Kloese has brushed aside suggestions that rumoured Tottenham target Santiago Gimenez could exit the club this summer.
With the speculation over Kane’s future continuing to run rife, a whole host of centre-forwards have been mooted as potential replacements for the England captain over the last week.
One of those is Gimenez, who set Dutch football alight last season, netting 28 goals across all competitions for the Eredivisie champions (Transfermarkt).
Mexican outlet Jovenes Futbolistas MX claimed a couple of days ago that Spurs were ready to make their move for the 22-year-old, with the publication claiming that the North London club were willing to offer €40m (£34.6m) for the player this summer, having ‘already met’ with his agents.
However, it was explained that Feyenoord had made it clear that they would only let Gimenez leave for €50m (£43.3m).
Gimenez will apparently not be joining Tottenham
Te Kloese has now poured cold water on those reports, confidently asserting that the centre-forward will be at De Kuip next season.
When asked if Gimenez will still be at Rotterdam next season, the Feyenoord GM told ESPN (as relayed by 1908.nl): “Yes. We have a long-term contract with him.
“I also honestly think, and I have known him for a long time, that it is best for him, from me, to gain experience here and play in the Champions League.
“In an ideal situation, Gimenez is just a Feyenoord player. We must not lose sight of reality. Our players have positioned themselves fantastically in the past year.
“But we are working on something very special in the sporting field, with the Johan Cruijff Shield, playing for prizes and the Champions League. Players realise that they can also take steps here.”
Spurs Web Opinion
Scoring loads of goals in the Eredivisie is no guarantee that a player would be able to reach anywhere near the same output in the Premier League.
So, ideally, Spurs need to look at an option like Vlahovic or Kolo Munai, who are proven in a top league, if Harry Kane does end up departing.
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