It’s become one of the transfer soap operas of the summer, but there could soon be a resolution for Tottenham Hotspur and Harry Kane.
The centre-forward has been the subject of intense transfer speculation all summer long, with Bayern Munich making the strongest claims to sign the England record scorer, including an apparent ‘take it or leave it’ offer of €100m plus add-ons only this week.
It’s believed that alongside the offer was a deadline of midnight on Friday for Spurs chairman, Daniel Levy, to accept, however, that came and went with Levy making no comment whatsoever.
Whether it’s a game of brinksmanship from him or not is unclear at this point, but one must ask the question as to whether he should effectively be playing poker at this late stage?
Maybe Levy knows that he holds the stronger hand, because as Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reported, there was, apparently, no deadline after all.
As expected from Bayern and reported: No answer from Tottenham yet to the new offer of more than €100m with add-ons included – revealed today ??
There was no deadline; therefore Bayern is still waiting for an answer this weekend. #Kane@SkySportDE ??????? https://t.co/AFoePs94Uj
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 4, 2023
That’s a nifty piece of backtracking from the Bavarians, having briefed a familiar and respected journalist to do their bidding.
Now it seems, Levy has until the end of the weekend to make his decision known, but he’s hardly likely to be dancing to Bayern’s tune.
A negotiator extraordinaire, the Spurs chairman will almost certainly do things in his own time, and if that means the deal gets called off by the Bundesliga champions, that seems to be a risk he’s willing to take at this point.
Its about time Harry woke up and acknowledged that he was part of 3 Spurs sides that lost finals so he had chances to win his trophies. Why is it that top class players are queuing up to play I’m our league but one of the best ever appears to be keen to leave it for easier trophy pastures. No sat is faction in winning a one and a half team league if you include Dortmund. Keep playing a blinder Mr Chairman. Harry may come to realise he’s best off here once you’ve seen off these arrogant Germans.
Well said! Jus wanted to add that I hate it when people say ” No Spurs fan would begrudge Kane if he chose greener pastures”. I certainly would. Spurs helped him immensely to become the player he is, and supported him through all his injury spells. Just when they have had a devastating season and have signed a new manager and are rebuilding the team, he shows no loyalty by seeking a move.
Do hope that Mr Levy has a nice time in Florida but most importantly hope that he carries our trust that he does strive to “never mention Zee Var” when in humble negotiations with our european compatriots. Mind you – he could always seek guidance from Manuel.
Harry has done enough for Spurs to earn a free transfer. He cost nothing and owes Spurs nothing. Best option is for him to play for Spurs this season and make a decision on the the rest of his career next May.
Out of respect to us fans, wouldn’t it be nice to actually hear something from Harry Kane. If it’s true that he wants to leave, let us know.
Well said. Exactly. Throughout all of this he has said nothing at all to receive the fans or even acknowledge the claims. I understand while he’s still contracted to spurs he can’t just say he wants to leave but atleast say something even cryptic to give us a hint. We deserve that much.
I think he has been sold already and today is his fair well game and the announcement for the selling of Kane will come Monday. Bale all over again, spending his transfer money before selling to take the heat of the transfer. Just hope we buy the Gent striker Gift Orban this guy scores all over and is a team player.
I do hope Harry stays, ange sells his philosophy to the team and they buy in and learn quickly and we start to play football again and look like a proper team, hopefully getting into a champions league spot, then you would have to think that Harry would buy in too and hopefully sign a new contract but after his silence towards the transfer rumours and 2 years ago at city I would prefer to see sonny made captain and Harry to maybe stay vise captain. Just my opinion.