Harry Kane, the captain of the England football team, is reportedly considering seeing out his current contract with Tottenham and leaving the club on a free transfer next summer.
Kane’s current six-year deal, signed in 2018, is set to expire in 12 months, and there is growing speculation that he will not sign a new contract with the club.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is famously difficult to negotiate with, and while he has stated that he will not sell Kane to an English rival, indirect negotiations have reportedly begun.
Kane is said to be open to the option of seeing out his contract and leaving on a free transfer, a move that would be controversial given his market value of around £150m.
Tottenham supporters have expressed their displeasure with Kane in the past, and it remains to be seen how they would react to such a move.
Levy’s negotiating skills will be put to the test this summer, as potential suitors may be dissuaded by his tactics.
Manchester United, who have felt the heat of Levy’s negotiating skills in the past, have reportedly told themselves never again.
Kane’s situation has been compared to that of former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie, who forced a move to Manchester United in 2012.
Tottenham would expect to fetch a fee of around £100m if they were to sell Kane this summer, but Levy’s negotiating tactics may make that difficult.
Kane has been linked with a move to Manchester United, and their supporters have chanted his name during matches.
Kane has remained focused on Tottenham, however, and has spoken of the team’s efforts to finish the season strongly.
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