Where's Harry Kane

[claretblue]

He didn't but changed that with two goals in Aug 2018 and two more in Aug 2019

...i knew that he'd broke his duck in August matches but don't let the truth get in the way of a good post CT!

[Vegas Claret]

If Real Madrid offered 300 million Levy would accept and force Kane out of the club. I don't blame Kane at all given he was told he could leave.

[claretonthecoast1882]

If Real Madrid offered 300 million Levy would accept and force Kane out of the club. I don't blame Kane at all given he was told he could leave.

People keep saying this but does he not need someone to buy him or does he just leave for free and see if anyone will take him on later ?

[JohnMac]

Maybe he has been pinged.

[Vegas Claret]

People keep saying this but does he not need someone to buy him or does he just leave for free and see if anyone will take him on later ?

well someone does want to buy him for a ridiculous amount of money. People saying he should act professionally are forgetting that Levy apparently gave him his word he could go but is now back tracking. If someone offered you a chance to work for a bigger more successful company whilst doubling your salary you'd be happy to do what your current "boss" decides ? I wouldn't, your only here once.

[claretonthecoast1882]

well someone does want to buy him for a ridiculous amount of money. People saying he should act professionally are forgetting that Levy apparently gave him his word he could go but is now back tracking. If someone offered you a chance to work for a bigger more successful company whilst doubling your salary you'd be happy to do what your current "boss" decides ? I wouldn't, your only here once.

Then City should bid the amount that Spurs agreed to sell him for in this agreement

[JohnMac]

If Real Madrid offered 300 million Levy would accept and force Kane out of the club. I don't blame Kane at all given he was told he could leave.

If Kane hasn't got a clause agreeing to move to anywhere for x price and didn't want to move to Madrid, Levy couldn't do anything about it.

All hypothetical of course

[Vegas Claret]

Then City should bid the amount that Spurs agreed to sell him for in this agreement

but that's not what's happening. If Levy said "if City bid 150 million you can go" then fair enough - but Spurs have issued multiple statements saying he won't be going anywhere - two very different things and that's what has clearly triggered Kane

[claretonthecoast1882]

well someone does want to buy him for a ridiculous amount of money. People saying he should act professionally are forgetting that Levy apparently gave him his word he could go but is now back tracking. If someone offered you a chance to work for a bigger more successful company whilst doubling your salary you'd be happy to do what your current "boss" decides ? I wouldn't, your only here once.

Had to post 2 replies due to the daft time limit on the edit function..

I agree we are only here once. I tried working for someone when I was 16 after about 3 years I gave it up and haven't done it since The idea of working all week to line someone elses pocket is a bit weird.

[claretonthecoast1882]

but that's not what's happening. If Levy said "if City bid 150 million you can go" then fair enough - but Spurs have issued multiple statements saying he won't be going anywhere - two very different things and that's what has clearly triggered Kane

So there is a gentlemans agreement in place and you are saying Daniel Levy of all people hasn't put a fixed price on this he just said you can go ? We should offer 10m quick then just sell him on

[Vegas Claret]

If Kane hasn't got a clause agreeing to move to anywhere for x price and didn't want to move to Madrid, Levy couldn't do anything about it.

All hypothetical of course

that's not seemingly how football works though is it, so many stories over the years of players being forced out of their clubs. Kane's mistake was signing the long term deal at Spurs and trusting a word Levy says

[TheFamilyCat]

People keep saying this but does he not need someone to buy him or does he just leave for free and see if anyone will take him on later ?

Harry is a bit thick. Maybe he thinks the agreement means he can just leave.

[Vegas Claret]

Had to post 2 replies due to the daft time limit on the edit function..

I was beginning to wonder if that was just me, it's incredibly annoying !!

[claretonthecoast1882]

Harry is a bit thick. Maybe he thinks the agreement means he can just leave.

reading this thread I don't think Harry is alone in that either

[claretonthecoast1882]

I was beginning to wonder if that was just me, it's incredibly annoying !!

It might just be me and you

[Vegas Claret]

So there is a gentlemans agreement in place and you are saying Daniel Levy of all people hasn't put a fixed price on this he just said you can go ? We should offer 10m quick then just sell him on

I'm saying Levy said he could go, now he's saying regardless of any offer of any value he can't. I'm with Kane 100% on this.

[claretonthecoast1882]

I'm saying Levy said he could go, now he's saying regardless of any offer of any value he can't. I'm with Kane 100% on this.

Where is this information ?

[Spijed]

Harry is a bit thick. Maybe he thinks the agreement means he can just leave.

Yes, he doesn't come across as the sharpest tool in the box.

[Vegas Claret]

Where is this information ?

it's been widely reported ever since Nuno was appointed.

Either way, ask yourself this. Given the fact Kane's behavior is usually exemplary do you think he wouldn't turn up for training just on a whim ? I'm sure he understands how the transfer market works, I'm sure he knows if a certain level of bid was put in he would be allowed to go and that would have been relayed back to City. So what has triggered him to not turn up for training ? I would suggest it's happened because Levy is taking the ****

[claretonthecoast1882]

it's been widely reported ever since Nuno was appointed.

Either way, ask yourself this. Given the fact Kane's behavior is usually exemplary do you think he wouldn't turn up for training just on a whim ? I'm sure he understands how the transfer market works, I'm sure he knows if a certain level of bid was put in he would be allowed to go and that would have been relayed back to City. So what has triggered him to not turn up for training ? I would suggest it's happened because Levy is taking the ****

The only talk of a bid I have seen was a ****** kane telling people at his brothers wedding he is going to City. There has been talk since before the euros of them and Utd going to make a bid but I haven't seen anything that a bid has been made. City seem more focused on the signing of Grealish at the moment.

I have no doubt that Kane is ****** off, but until someone either makes a bid that is in this agreement (of which there will be one if this is true) or makes a bid that meets Spurs value then he will be staying. There is not a chance that this agreement is a verbal one as nobody would take Levy at his word and certainly not kane's agent. Kane therefore needs to show some proof of this, he could also put in a transfer request which he seems to have failed to do so far. Be told you will be allowed to move on doesn't mean he can set his own asking price

[Vegas Claret]

The only talk of a bid I have seen was a ****** kane telling people at his brothers wedding he is going to City. There has been talk since before the euros of them and Utd going to make a bid but I haven't seen anything that a bid has been made. City seem more focused on the signing of Grealish at the moment.

I have no doubt that Kane is ****** off, but until someone either makes a bid that is in this agreement (of which there will be one if this is true) or makes a bid that meets Spurs value then he will be staying. There is not a chance that this agreement is a verbal one as nobody would take Levy at his word and certainly not kane's agent. Kane therefore needs to show some proof of this, he could also put in a transfer request which he seems to have failed to do so far. Be told you will be allowed to move on doesn't mean he can set his own asking price

I'd take Kane's word long before Levy's......

[claretonthecoast1882]

I'd take Kane's word long before Levy's......

I imagine 99.9% of the world would, but this agreement will be in writing with a set fee (150m was very popular pre euros) City just need to offer this amount.

[kentonclaret]

Amazing that City could end up signing both Grealish and Kane without falling foul of FFP rules. Potentially £250m+ on signing 2 players.

[Vegas Claret]

I imagine 99.9% of the world would, but this agreement will be in writing with a set fee (150m was very popular pre euros) City just need to offer this amount.

If Levy came out and said we will sell him if our valuation is met then that's different, but he hasn't. I just don't think for one second that Kane would do what he's done if the fee not being met was the issue.

Sure we'll find out one way or another

[kentonclaret]

He's probably sat at home polishing all his runners-up medals.

[onewillieirvine]

He may have been sold already.

[NewClaret]

I've no idea what's going on.

Kane is being uncharacteristically unprofessional, but who knows what he has been promised, what's been agreed or whether all this is with Spurs' agreement? Grealish seems to be handling things much better... or is he planning to reject City? Imagine if they sign Grealish and then Kane's stuck at Spurs because City back away? Either way, I can't remember a pre-season with so many clubs in turmoil.

Villa, despite their signings, will not benefit from all this ongoing uncertainty whether he stays or goes. Ditto Spurs re Kane and it looks like both may drag out close to/in to the early season. Wolves rumoured to need to sell having parted with their manager. Everton have all the Benitez hate. Toon fans in uproar about Bruce and lack of signings. Palace's pre-season has picked up a bit to be fair, but they have a tough start and that could turn sour quickly.

If we got our act together and made a few signings in the next week we might be nicely placed for the start of the season. There's an opportunity I hope we don't squander!

[CnBtruntru]

He may have been in close contact and isolating, them fecking Aliens have a lot to answer for.

[BurnleyFC]

Getting fined by Spurs for going AWOL, apparently.

[Devils_Advocate]

They should fire him, not fine him. That would show these players they cant just do as they please

[Longsidelenny1882]

Captain of spurs captain of England disgraceful behaviour from him if true utc

[bfcjg]

I think that's him lieing on the floor with the ball just in front of him.

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[Spijed]

They should fire him, not fine him. That would show these players they cant just do as they please

If he's three years left on his contract they could stick him the reserves for the duration.

Imagine if they put him on gardening leave.

[djemba-djemba]

Is Grealish better value at £100m than Kane at £150m? Though both astronomical figures, after the Euros I’d probably say he is.

Maybe City just don’t want to pay that much anymore and the verbal agreement between Kane & Levy was he could go for no less than £150m.

[TheFamilyCat]

Maybe City have been in his ear: "Act like a **** Harry, we could get you for £30m cheaper. We'll bung you an extra £20k a week for your trouble"

[timshorts]

Is Grealish better value at £100m than Kane at £150m? Though both astronomical figures, after the Euros I’d probably say he is.

Maybe City just don’t want to pay that much anymore and the verbal agreement between Kane & Levy was he could go for no less than £150m.

Grealish is better at diving, so must be better value.

[Bordeauxclaret]

Grealish is better at diving

Not sure about that.

[bobinho]

What does the `professional` bit mean in professional footballer?

This is the England captain and he's not turned into work ffs. What an absolute two-hat.

[Stevie Morgan]

I wonder if man City interest in grealish is a ruse to force kane's hand. They need kane more than grealish imo and don't think they will fork out for both.

[Funkydrummer]

He's at the speech therapists.

[Claret_tinted]

United will be at the door knocking with a cash bid. Harry might find himself in the red side as they’re the only ones paying

[superdimitri]

At the local park practicing his corner kicks.

[andyh]

Daniel Levy - gentleman’s agreement

[CFS]

United will be at the door knocking with a cash bid. Harry might find himself in the red side as they’re the only ones paying

They getting haaland next summer.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Daniel Levy - gentleman’s agreement

Exactly this, it's amazing he took Levy's word and assumed it would be honoured.

[elwaclaret]

Amazing that City could end up signing both Grealish and Kane without falling foul of FFP rules. Potentially £250m+ on signing 2 players.

What is there to be amazed at about Man City flouting the rules and throwing money at avoiding punishments they could pay in loose change, but would rather spend months in courtrooms than be sanctioned?

I thought that was their normal policy

[tiger76]

Amazing that City could end up signing both Grealish and Kane without falling foul of FFP rules. Potentially £250m+ on signing 2 players.

Sterling is stalling on a new contract, so it's possible he might be one departing, given that Pep often plays only 1 up top, and sometimes doesn't even deploy a natural number 9, then I can't see how he could possibly keep both Kane & Sterling happy, at this stage in their careers, having both enjoyed a successful EC, there's no chance they'll want to be warming the bench, so I can see City trying to ship Sterling out if they can in this window, as this is probably when he's at his maximum value in the market for them.

Or they could simply just continue buying up all the talent, and to hell with the FFP rules, they are only for the little people after all.

[tiger76]

No Kane in the Spurs side for tonight's friendly with Chelseahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58092274

[IanMcL]

Yes, he doesn't come across as the sharpest tool in the box.

He can afford to pay for brain power to assist him!

[Spijed]

Announced he's staying at Spurs.