Harry Kane: Tottenham unwilling to sell in summer but Man Utd can’t afford a transfer saga | Football News

Harry Kane’s future cannot be resolved in the January window with Tottenham refusing to sell their captain this summer, regardless of whether he signs a new deal or where he finishes in the Premier League.

The England international, who is focused on pushing for a top-four finish, will enter the final year of his contract at the end of the season and talks over an extension at the club are currently on ice.

Tottenham have no intention of sanctioning the sale despite still being in the new campaign. Spurs prioritize getting a deal done, but be patient with key assets.

Kane’s presence and contribution to the club is worth more than the transfer fee he could collect, especially when facing a summer of transition. with manager Antonio Conte set to leave and director of football Fabio Paratici uncertain.

Manchester United, Kane’s long-term admirers, retain a strong interest in the 29-year-old but are unable to afford a transfer saga in a priority position. Erik ten Hag wants to be recruited as early as possible and the ideal scenario is to have new signings in place for many pre-seasons.

The Carabao Cup champions will “absolutely” explore a deal for the forward if everything aligns and Spurs move from being stubborn to being open for business. However, there is no appetite for a war of attrition with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy.

Depending on the summer’s trade and the profile of the attack – United are mindful of the need to sell well and comply with Financial Fair Play regulations – they could revisit Kane’s situation in January.

United have cast a wide net in terms of dynamic options, with the likes of Victor Osimhen, Goncalo Ramos, Lautaro Martinez, Dusan Vlhaovic and Mohammed Kudus being assessed.

If Tottenham remain firm as planned this summer and still can’t get Kane to agree to a new deal as the winter window draws to a close, he will be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club in January – a situation Bayern Munich is particularly invested in. .

A lot depends on where Spurs (and United) finish this season, as well as who replaces Conte. Mauricio Pochettino will convince Kane to extend his deal if appointed, while sources close to the player believe he could also be swayed by ambitious hires like Thomas Tuchel.

He is not old enough to “take on another project and rebuild.” Kane wants to win and add silverware to his career of professionalism, consistency and scoring excellence. He doesn’t want to be remembered as “the man who broke the goalscoring record but has no trophies to show for it.”

Carra: Man Utd only realistic option for Kane

Manchester United are Harry Kane’s real transfer target if he leaves Tottenham this summer, it has been claimed Sky Sports Pundit Jamie Carragher.

“I think the only place he can realistically do is Manchester United and I don’t want to see him at Manchester United for obvious reasons,” Sky Sports pundit Carragher said in CBS. “If you think Liverpool have just signed Darwin Nunez, Manchester City have got Erling Haaland, and he can’t go to Arsenal.

“I don’t think there are too many clubs for him now, but in terms of what’s going on now, I think it’s quite negative and I think it will be interesting to see how it goes from now until the end of the season. I think there will be real negatives in this club so far and the end of the season.

Asked if Bayern Munich was another option, Carragher added: “He wants the Premier League record, if he stays between now and the end of his career, he will be the top scorer who has played in the Premier League.

“It can’t be the most important thing but it’s a pretty special achievement. So I think if he stays in England, the only big team that needs a centre-forward is Manchester United. But will they pay £100m for someone who is almost 30?

“If he doesn’t leave this summer, he will stay at Tottenham for the rest of his career.”

Asked if it was bad for Kane, Carragher added: “No. Tottenham will always be there in terms of qualifying for the Champions League, but will they win trophies? No. They’ve never won a trophy in their life.

“Of course, he will [be idolised at Spurs if he stays]. If you ask me if he will go to a club where he thinks he can win domestically or leave Tottenham, I will definitely stay at Tottenham.

“He’s the guy who at least gets to the quarter-finals, the semi-finals of the Champions League every year. He’s really good. But where does he go, that’s the big question?”