Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has admitted that he will have little say over Harry Kane’s future at the club as Manchester United continues to pursue the striker..
Kane, who has 22 goals in all competitions this season, has been identified as United manager Erik ten Hag’s top target ahead of the summer transfer window, according to the Manchester Evening News. The Reds have big plans to bolster their forward options ahead of next season, and the England captain is a top target..
The 29-year-old, who has been named to Gareth Southgate’s England squad for their upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine, is out of contract in north London in less than a year and has yet to sign a new contract. It means Spurs may be willing to listen to offers for him this summer rather than risk losing him for free in 2024.
Conte, whose own future at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is in doubt, has issued an update on Kane’s future, confirming that any decision relating to Kane will be made by those above him at the club..
“I think this is a question for the club, because, in my opinion, the club wants to involve Harry Kane for the rest of his career,” Conte said to the media on Thursday afternoon. “When you have this type of player, a world-class striker like him, you want him to stay here for the rest of his career.
You are aware that football can be unpredictable at times. It is not my responsibility to make a decision, and this is a decision for the club and Harry.”
Kane, who has scored more than 200 Premier League goals in his career, has emerged as a popular contender among many United supporters to become the club’s forward line’s face..
The England captain would provide a goal guarantee and a wealth of experience to Ten Hag’s squad.
United, on the other hand, is keeping their options open and is still interested in Napoli striker Victor Osimhen. On Wednesday night, he scored a brace to bring his season total to 23, helping the Serie A leaders reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in their history.
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