21 July 2023 , 12:11
1194
0
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou wants Harry Kane’s future resolved soon... but knows it simply isn't that simple.
England captain Kane, who has just one year left on his deal at Spurs, is wanted by Bayern Munich.
The German giants have already seen a two bids - the latest worth £68million plus add-ons - knocked back, with Tottenham chief Daniel Levy understood to be holding out for £100million to part with the Three Lions record goalscorer.
For their part, Spurs are ready to sit down with Kane to discuss a new long-term deal in North London - but the 29-year-old is unwilling to discuss a new deal at present.
Asked about the situation on Friday, Postecoglou made clear that the situation is far from ideal.
Marcel Sabitzer completes Man Utd transfer after last-minute deadline day dash
“[It’s] Fair to say I am not relaxed about it," said Postecoglou when quizzed. "It's not something where you go: 'Ah, well, you know if it does or doesn't happen.' I mean he's a very important part of this football club, not just the team, but the football club. He's such a massive figure.
"And, whilst my focus isn't on it on a daily basis because I've got other things I need to do, I know that every time I'm talking, or whenever Harry is going to talk, that's the first question you are going to get. So, you've got to deal with it.
"For everyone concerned, we don't want to be doing it for too long. I don't think that's good for anyone. I don't think it's good for Harry, I don't think it's good for the club, because as laser-focused as we want to be, you end up sort of repeating yourself along the way. But the flip side of that is I don't want to put a deadline on it, because that adds even more pressure. You want these things to happen for the right reasons.
"The reality of it is he’s still a contracted player at our football club, so that’s the way I see him. It’s not like his contract is ending on the 12th [of August] and he’s got to make a decision, he’s got another year.
"So from that part, I am not relaxed but I am not putting pressure on him or anyone else at the football club, saying ‘well we need to do this’.
"But I don’t think deep down any of us want it to go on for too long."