A former Tottenham player has told the club why selling Harry Kane could actually be ‘good business’, as fears over his new contract rise.
Kane has enjoyed a top start to the season, finding the net 10 times in 14 outings so far. That includes an impressive nine strikes in just 10 Premier League matches.
However, the striker’s exploits have gone slightly under the radar amid the form of Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. He is already 10 goals ahead of Kane in all competitions, and six ahead in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot.
Kane will be desperate to continue his fine form heading into the World Cup. He will captain England at the tournament, barring injury, and will be hoping to finally lead the Three Lions to glory.
However, there is a problem looming over Kane’s future. His Tottenham contract runs out at the end of next season and rumours are growing that he could leave north London.
Spurs recently tried to begin contract renewal talks with the 29-year-old and his entourage. His new deal is one of their top priorities as they look to prevent an exit.
However, according to Monday’s Transfer Gossip, Kane has put those negotiations on hold. He wants manager Antonio Conte to agree a new contract before he pledges his long-term future to Spurs.
Conte’s terms run out at the end of the current campaign. A positive outcome in the Conte talks will likely see Kane extend his contract at Spurs.
Pundit talks Harry Kane Tottenham exit
Former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson has been discussing Kane’s future during an interview with Football Insider.
He thinks them selling the bagsman to Bayern Munich for £88million – a fee the Germans are reportedly willing to pay – would be ‘a pretty good deal’.
Robinson also urged Spurs to hurry up and sort a new contract for Kane as things like this shouldn’t be left ‘to the last minute’.
“I think £88million for a player with 12 months left on his contract would be good business,” the pundit said.
“Regardless of who you are, that is a big transfer fee considering you are into the final year of your contract. That would be a pretty good deal for Spurs.
“Do not get me wrong though, Spurs have to exhaust every opportunity to tie him down to a new deal. He is invaluable and in many ways irreplaceable.
“There are few players in the world on his level. To replace him is almost impossible. They have to do everything they can to get him to sign a new deal.
Spurs urged to ‘protect their assets’
“If he doesn’t sign one, £88m would be a great deal. Clubs allow players to leave on a free far too often. It really frustrates me when clubs don’t protect their assets.
“Knowing Spurs, I’m sure talks are already going on behind the scenes about Kane’s future. You do not leave something like that to the last minute.”
Bayern are known to admire Kane and could make a move for him to become Robert Lewandowski’s replacement up front. The Bavarians did sign Sadio Mane in the summer, though Kane is closer to Lewandowski’s profile than the former Liverpool man.
Bayern would be able to offer Kane the chance to play for big trophies such as the Bundesliga, Champions League and DFB-Pokal. Despite this, it is hard to see the England skipper leaving Spurs.
He has a great relationship with their fans and wants to take the club to some form of silverware. Kane also has one eye on Alan Shearer’s Premier League scoring record. He will not be able to beat the 260-goal feat if he leaves for Germany.
Meanwhile, Spurs have been tipped to sell a player next year, despite his recent turnaround in form.
