De Jong backing Man City move for Tottenham striker Kane

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27 Jun 2021 • 5:59 PM MYT
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Former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong would like to see Tottenham striker Harry Kane move to the Etihad.

De Jong believes Tottenham striker Harry Kane would slot straight into the Manchester City set-up as his former club look to fill the “huge" void left by all-time top scorer Sergio Aguero.

He told PA Sport: “It all depends on what Pep is really looking for.

“We've been talking about a striker that City is missing but knowing Pep he just played with a false nine the whole season again.

“It's all about what he really wants in his team and what he thinks that it's giving this team. This little bit more energy and a little bit more quality up front.

“Of course the loss of Sergio Aguero, for me, is huge – not only as a player but also as a person in the dressing room.

“It's quite clear you have to fill that gap, I think with a striker. Could it be Harry Kane? Could it be even (Erling) Haaland? That's also a possibility.

“There's certain areas, certain positions that he will think to boost up during the season or during the summer.

“But of course Harry Kane is a great player for City and also in the Premier League. He knows the Premier League, he has experience in the Premier League.

“I think he will slot right in in that squad, but nothing is done yet.

“This is all speculation and rumour and so on, so we just have to wait to see what the owners are going to do."