HARRY KANE and Lautaro Martinez are two names who could succeed Sergio Aguero when he leaves Manchester City, according to reports.
A changing of the guard at Etihad Stadium is likely to continue in the next 18 months as David Silva and potentially Aguero follow the likes of Vincent Kompany out the exit door.
Aguero hit a stunning hat-trick past Aston Villa last time outCredit: Getty Images – Getty
With Silva set to leave when his contract expires in June, Aguero’s deal is up at the end of next season.
After a decade at the club, many believe the striker will strongly consider leaving with first club Independiente thought to be his most likely destination.
Aguero, 31, stated last year: “I know what the fans [of Independiente] want, but I have a contract with City, and I try to focus on these two years I’ve got left.
“Then I’ll see what I’ll do but, of course, Independiente is my priority.”
Likewise, his father has previously admitted: “If they call him, he’ll start to think it over or at least find a date as to when he’d like to return.”
With that in mind, Daily Mail name Kane and Martinez in their report on City drawing up a shortlist of candidates to replace Aguero.
The reigning Premier League champions are said to be content with letting Aguero control his own destiny.
And they will hold off from making serious moves to sign his successor until the Argentine’s exit is set in stone.
Four-time title winner Aguero has done more than enough to earn his club’s respect, recently becoming the highest-scoring foreign import in Prem history.
Meanwhile Kane is himself shooting up the division’s scoring charts – albeit not at the moment due to injury.
Kane is yet to win a major trophy with TottenhamCredit: Reuters
Admirers are already queuing up for MartinezCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Without a major trophy to his name in a career at Tottenham, some feel the striker would be ready to leave and fight for honours if things don’t improve.
Inter Milan forward Martinez may not wait around to jump ship, however.
Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United have all been linked with mega bids for the Argentine, 22, who has smashed 15 goals in 24 games this campaign.
Aguero will score more goals than a legend
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
