What’s next in the Harry Kane saga at Tottenham?

Tottenham’s Harry Kane is an offensive juggernaut, leading both the assists and goalscoring charts this season.

However, even after Kane’s successive incredible seasons since 2015, Tottenham are yet to warm their hands with silverware. That, however, could all change on Sunday.

After 33 Premier League games, Spurs currently sit in sixth place, two points off the top four. They are also out of the Europa League after a shock exit to Dinamo Zagreb in the round of 16. The Carabao Cup vs Manchester City will most likely represent the defining moment of Tottenham’s season.

In what was meant to be Jose Mourinho’s first full campaign in charge, Tottenham have been sluggish and rather underwhelming. With a customary heavy dependence on Kane and Son to provide goals, Spurs, with Son’s recent dip in goalscoring form, have fallen way below expectations.

The club’s recent regression causes deep concern, especially in terms of their ability to retain their star player.

Does Kane want to stay?

In an interview with Sky Sports,  the assist leader was asked if he would remain a Spurs player for the rest of his career:

"“It’s one of those things, I couldn’t say yes, I couldn’t say no. I love Spurs, I’ll always love Spurs. But it’s one of those things – I’ve always said if I don’t feel we’re progressing as a team or going in the right direction, then I’m not someone to just stay there for the sake of it,” he said in the Instagram live. “I’m an ambitious player, I want to improve, I want to get better, I want to become one of the top, top players. It all depends on what happens as a team and how we progress as a team. So it’s not a definite I’m going to stay there forever – but it’s not a no either.”"

A fierce competitor, Kane wants to win as many trophies as he can during his prime. Tottenham Hotspur need a summer overhaul, perhaps even a rebuild before they can compete for Champions League positioning. But does Kane have the patience and time to be part of that rebuild?

What does the future hold for Tottenham and Kane?

Tottenham may lose the most prolific striker to ever play for them.

The fans’ vibe on social media is accepting of potentially losing their star man next season. So what’s next for Kane?

Being as talented as he is, and with three years left on his contract, he is going to be expensive, perhaps ranging from £120-200 million.

PSG can offer Kane a chance to reunite with former manager Mauricio Pochettino while lining up beside some of the best players in the world. The guarantee of trophies, at least domestically, will prove enticing for Kane. Contrastingly, he won’t like the idea of playing in a subpar league against far inferior opponents.

Real Madrid is, even in the midst of the dire financial market due to Covid-19, in the financial position to afford Kane.

He could be transferred to another English club, though that would make things even more untenable for Daniel Levy, who has for years alienated himself from supporters. Selling Kane to a direct competitor would create a riot in north London. And, other than the guaranteed financial windfall, it makes absolutely no sense to hand direct competitors the world’s best striker.

With all that said, a transfer to an English team is possible.

A transfer to London clubs can be ruled out.

A move to one of the Manchester Clubs may be on the cards. While Pep has downplayed any move for a striker due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they might be potential suitors if Kane is made available. Manchester United might lose Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba in the summer and might look to finance a blockbuster move for Kane.

As difficult as it would be to digest a Kane exit, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him go elsewhere with a season devoid of European competition looming. The summer transfer window will be an interesting period for Spurs football fans all over the world.

Hopefully Spurs win the Carabao Cup on Sunday, thus helping convince Kane to stay in north London for at least another season.