Tottenham Hotspur are keen on Algerian star Islam Slimani to step in for the injured Harry Kane in the January transfer window.

Tottenham are currently without a senior striker with Heung Son-Min and Lucas Moura having to step in for the injured Harry Kane. The lack of a specialist striker has shown, with Spurs scoring just thrice in four games following Kane’s injury.

Spurs have been linked with a plethora of strikers such as Nigerian Victor Osimhen,Edinson Cavani and Ze Lui. 

The club looked to have been on the verge of signing Krzysztof Piatek , but it now looks like the deal is off.

The latest name to emerge is that of Slimani who is currently on loan at Monaco from Leicester City.

The Algerian has been prolific at Monaco and has scored 7 goals and 7 assists in 14 matches.

An ideal short term solution!

Harry Kane is the undisputed first choice when fit and it is hard to see Spurs sign a top striker who is ready to play second fiddle to the England captain.

At 31, Slimani is approaching the twilight of his career and should be open to a move to a club of Tottenham’s stature. A physically imposing player, he is capable of playing as the target man that upfront.

Not only will he get opportunities to play but will be happy to play second fiddle to Kane once he returns from injury. Slimani has played  47 games  for Leicester in the Premier League and is familiar with the physical aspect of the game.

The Algerian should be able to perform for 3 seasons which also gives time for Spurs to scout upcoming talents or develop academy talents.