Speaking to Football Insider, Kevin Campbell of Sky Sports has made a Tottenham Hotspur exit claim involving Harry Kane and Manchester United.
The Lowdown: Red Devils eye move…
According to ESPN in the last week, Antonio Conte’s star striker is very much on the radar of United and could well be targeted this summer.
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This comes after their cross-town rivals Manchester City failed with their own attempts to prise Daniel Levy’s star asset away from north London last year. Indeed, the Sky Blues allegedly lodged bids in excess of £100m but even those offers ultimately couldn’t sway Tottenham’s chairman.
As per the American broadcast giant, the Red Devils may now take a turn to swoop for Kane, with the report and journalist Mark Ogden adding ‘especially’ if Mauricio Pochettino is appointed at Old Trafford.
The Latest: Campbell makes ‘interesting’ claim…
Speaking to Football Insider, former Arsenal striker Campbell believes that Kane going to United is a possibility, saying ‘watch this space’.
He explained: “I can see it happening. It wouldn’t surprise me, put it that way.
“We are watching Harry Kane do the business for Spurs again. I can’t help but think he would be doing that for City every week if they had pulled the trigger. It is crazy.
“Look, Kane is England captain and he is a great striker. He is a top-class goalscorer. He is always going to be linked with a move, especially after what happened last summer. It will be interesting to see what happens this summer.
“Spurs have been alright of late but let’s be honest, no love has been lost between Kane and Daniel Levy. I think it will be a case of watch this space.”
The Verdict: Possible?
The 28-year-old still has until 2024 to see out his Spurs contract, by which time he’ll be over 30 and into the twilight phase of his career, potentially making this summer make-or-break for Kane to seal a big move.
As City turn their attention to signing Borussia Dortmund star Erling Braut Haaland, United could feasibly be one of the only few clubs remaining who could afford Levy’s sky-high £100m+ valuation for the England captain.
As for Kane’s personal stance, sources suggest that he has a great relationship with Conte but, as things stand, it is unclear whether he will push for a summer switch or commit to Spurs (ESPN).
Tottenham’s progress under the Italian in the next few months is likely to be a big factor, and with the likes of United eyeing a move for their star striker, ending this season on a high will be pivotal.
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