England captain Harry Kane has changed tact this time around with speculation over his Tottenham future at the forefront, once again, but the free-scoring Londoner had already told Manchester United and Erik ten Hag what they want to hear.
With only 18 months left to run on his contract, Kane continues to be monitored by key figures at Old Trafford, while they plan to sign a new striker next summer. At that stage, it will be two years since a high-profile switch to Manchester City fell through.
City were priced out of that pursuit and waited 12 months before signing Erling Haaland instead, leaving Kane limited on options should he swap Tottenham for another Premier League club. Arsenal and Chelsea are, firmly, out of the question.
