In a recent report, The Telegraph stated that Manchester City are set to launch one final move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane this week. However, it is understood that Spurs are unwilling to let their star forward leave despite Man City’s determination to land him before the end of this transfer window.
Kane’s Outstanding Numbers At The English Capital Last Season
On a personal front, Kane had another majestic season with the North London giants recently but his incredible efforts were not enough for them to win a trophy or secure a place in this season’s UEFA Champions League. The 28-year-old banged in 33 goals and picked up 17 assists in 49 matches for Spurs in the previous campaign across all fronts.
The Three Lions star was a consistent performer in the final third based on his average of 3.9 shots, 1.4 key passes and 1.5 dribbles per game in the Premier League. However, Kane needs to work on improving his link-up play after he completed just 69.9% of his attempted passes in top-flight football (stats via whoscored).
Kane is currently playing at the peak of his playing career and is well-equipped to make an instant impact at the Etihad Stadium if Man City can devise a way to get him on board before the transfer window closes on August 31st.
What Will Kane Add To Pep Guardiola’s Team?
Kane is a world-class centre-forward who can score goals at a high rate at the top level. He is a deadly finisher in the final third and can even contribute by securing his fair share of assists in the opponent’s half. The experienced England international has a good football IQ and can win matches on his own by creating chances out of nothing.
Kane will be a brilliant acquisition for Man City as he has what it takes to serve as a great successor to Sergio Aguero at the Etihad. The Spurs superstar will add plenty of goals and creativity to Pe Guardiola’s attack. He can expect to get a lot of quality service with the likes of Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne pulling the strings for him in the opposition half.
An experienced manager like Guardiola could make Kane even more prolific in front of the opponent’s goal. With all things considered, the Tottenham centre-forward will enhance the quality of Man City’s first team considerably that might help them retain the Premier League title and also challenge for the UEFA Champions League this season.
