If you were Harry Kane, would you stay at Tottenham?

Time is quickly becoming Harry Kane’s worst nightmare, as Tottenham’s talisman faces the most important decision of his career.

Should he stay or should he go?

Let’s remember that Kane has never won a team trophy. Not one. Based on that seismic quandary, the answer is as clear as Tottenham’s decision to rid themselves of Jose Mourinho.

The 27-year-old, who hails from Lively Walthamstow, located a mere 2.5 kilometres from Tottenham, has dedicated his entire professional career to his beloved local club.

"He is unquestionably the first thing you think of when someone utters the words Tottenham Hotspur. That emotional connection to the club, however, cannot cloud his decision. The time has come for Kane to write a new chapter with a different club."

Smack dab in the midst of his prime, Kane, even after numerous debilitating injuries, is arguably the most highly valued asset in world football. Which also means he’s the world’s most wanted man.

The likes of Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich and, if not for their current financial woes, Barcelona are all in hot pursuit of one of football’s most prolific scorers. Manchester City and Manchester United also desire securing his services, but it’s unlikely Daniel Levy will sell to a direct competitor.

At least he better not.

Time, especially for professional footballers, is the most important non-renewable resource.
A player’s prime is unforgivably and brutally fleeting, especially for those with a history of recurring injuries. Mind you, it’s not as short-lived as the Super League’s deplorable existence.

A career-threatening injury could be one ankle roll away, a factor that will impact significantly Kane’s decision to move away from north London.

His window to experience Champions League and domestic glory is closing faster than a restaurant with a rat infestation. Kane can ill-afford to put others’ interests ahead of his own. Akin to when he has a sight on goal, Kane, at this pivotal instance in his career, must be ruthlessly selfish.

If he stays with Spurs and they don’t manage to win any major honours, Kane will never forgive himself, living the rest of his days with persisting regret.

To see Kane hang up his boots devoid of a major team trophy, like O.J. Simpson’s acquittal all those years ago, would be an injustice of epic proportions.