Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jason Cundy believes that Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani would provide Spurs with the ‘perfect’ solution to their attacking woes following Harry Kane’s long-term absence through injury. Kane is set for surgery on a torn hamstring which he suffered away at Southampton on New Year’s Day, leaving Spurs without a main centre-forward for the foreseeable future – with the England hitman not expected back until April. Speaking on TalkSPORT, Cundy suggested that Cavani – who has been linked with a PSG exit (El Chiringuito via Metro) – would be just what Jose Mourinho would be looking for in the January market with no senior like-for-like replacements for Kane in the Tottenham squad. He said: “It’s been a bit of an inconsistent performance under Jose so far, and Kane going is going to be a big blow. “The good thing is the transfer window is open. [Spurs] would rather this happen now than in three weeks’ time when there is absolutely nothing they can do. I think Spurs need to go out and I think they need to get a striker that comes in that is not someone that’s going to be an understudy, someone that’s got to learn their trade. “Cavani’s name has been mentioned – that to me is perfect for what Spurs need right now. You know what you’re going to get – you’ve got vast experience, and physically, he’ll survive in the Premier League.” Despite having not played in the Premier League during his career, Cavani is nevertheless vastly experienced at the top level, with the Uruguayan leading the line in France as well as in previous spells in Italy. At 32, his powers may have already peaked – with a 49-goal haul in 2016/17 his best in his career to date. However, with the Uruguay striker out of contract in the summer, there is every chance he could be an option for Spurs even beyond January – with the market potentially coming to their rescue as Cundy notes himself. Whether he is chosen to hold the fort or provide cover on a more long-term basis, there is certainly a need for a striker at Spurs even without the inconvenience of Kane’s injury – so Mourinho may well be interested in such a deal. And given Cavani’s track record, there is little to suggest he would not be worth the gamble with Spurs in short supply up top at present. Spurs fans, do you want the club to bring Cavani in? Share your thoughts below! Click here to comment on this articleorGive us feedback on your Football Transfer Tavern experience #JasonCundy #HarryKane #TottenhamHotspur
