Managers face a mixed bag throughout the transfer season. On the one hand, it’s their chance to collaborate with players they’ve always wanted to work with. On the other hand, they are periodically forced to choose between sending players to the U23s and watching as a nasty transfer request lands on their desk first thing on a Monday morning.
When it comes to queries about a player’s future, some manage it better than others. While some managers keep their cards close to their chest, others take the riskier approach of evicting the departing player in front of the entire team.
In the case of Ange Postecoglou, he has handled things very well when it comes to the rumours linking Harry Kane with a move to Bayern Munich this summer.
Speaking in his first press conference, Postecoglou joked about how long it took him to be asked about Kane, claiming that his staff has a sweepstake running regarding it.
He told Hayters TV: “So it’s question three, it was [to ask about] Harry, was it? Okay, we were running a pool with the coaches. I think Mile Jedinak won actually.
“I had over six because I thought you’d care more about me than Harry.”
The witty response, which received laughs around the room, came after the new Spurs boss held a pool with his coaching staff on how many questions it would take for a journalist to ask about Kane. The Australian lost by some distance, as it took just three questions for the star striker’s future to come into the conversation.
Going on to speak about the rebuild needed at Tottenham Hotspur, the former Celtic manager said, via The Guardian: “When there is resistance, it slows the process down. What I’ve made clear is it won’t change the process, it won’t change me.
“It might derail it for a little while, but not for long because I won’t allow it.” The sooner they board the train, the sooner we’ll get at our goal.”
Kane has how many professional objectives?
Kane’s value to Spurs cannot be overstated, but if you need reminding, the England captain has 354 senior career goals, with 280 of those coming for the North London club. In reality, he has been one of the top strikers in Premier League history for many years and is one of the best in his position.
So, with that said, if Postecoglou was forced to replace Kane this summer, it would be no easy task, especially given Spurs’ lack of European football next season.
According to Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports, Bayern Munich have made a second bid of €80m (£68.32m), plus add-ons for the Spurs striker, who reportedly wants to make the move.
Kane currently has one year left on his current deal with the club and may depart for free next summer. Losing their star player could be disastrous for the Spurs, but losing him for free could also be disastrous.
This could explain why, according to The Telegraph, Kane would be handed a massive £400,000-per-week contract if he commits his future to Spurs.
The striker’s potential departure might cover the necessary rebuilding in North London. With plenty of surprises still in the current transfer window, Kane may decide to stay in the Premier League.
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