In a recent press conference, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou expressed his disapproval of Bayern Munich’s relentless pursuit of star striker Harry Kane.
The Australian coach, who took charge of the London club in June, confidently stated that he would never discuss players from other clubs with the media.
Kane displayed his exceptional goal-scoring prowess by netting four goals in Spurs’ 5-1 friendly victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, a match organized to raise funds for Ukraine. After the match, Kane graciously acknowledged the crowd’s support with a lap of honor.
Bayern Munich has reportedly made three offers for Kane, with the latest bid rumored to be around £86 million.
The Bavarian giants have been transparent about their desire to secure the services of Tottenham’s all-time leading scorer, with honorary president Uli Hoeness and president Herbert Hainer publicly confirming their intentions.
Since Postecoglou’s appointment, questions about Kane’s future have persistently arisen. However, the 57-year-old coach remains unperturbed by Bayern’s public courting, emphasizing that Kane is currently under contract with Tottenham.
While he refrained from discussing contracted players at other clubs, he acknowledged that Bayern is free to pursue their own path.
According to German reports, Bayern set a deadline for Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to accept their offer, which lapsed last Friday at midnight. As of now, there have been no updates on Kane’s future.
It is understood that Kane wants his situation resolved before Tottenham’s Premier League campaign kicks off against Brentford on Sunday.
Postecoglou, though, expressed uncertainty about what the term “deadline” entails, apart from the obvious end of the transfer window.
He reassured fans that he maintains regular communication with both Kane and the club and expects to be informed if there are any changes.
Postecoglou stressed the importance of focusing on the present, regardless of the outcome, as he continues to build a formidable team. He also praised Kane’s exceptional abilities, describing him as one of the world’s best strikers.
The manager believes that the team’s playing style will greatly benefit the prolific goal-scorer, as evidenced by the numerous chances created in the match against Shakhtar.
Despite the speculation surrounding his future, Kane’s dedication on the field remains unwavering. His remarkable performance against Shakhtar further solidified his status as a world-class striker.
The 29-year-old captain was seen applauding fans and waving at what appeared to be a family member in the stands. However, Postecoglou urged caution and refrained from speculating on Kane’s intentions, stating that he cannot decipher what goes on in the player’s mind.