Harry Kane

[Dadsupportedthem]

Kane is reportedly on above 200k at Spurs.

If that's what a massive tight arse like Daniel Levy is paying him, then the negotiations for his wage here will only start at 300k per week. If KDB is on 350k, Kane will at least earn that.

If he's desperate to come and win trophies, he may not demand parity with KDB. I agree it will probably be around 300k though.

 

[skillman]

Kane will want parity with our top earners. I think this is just a power play to get an improved contract at spurs ala Rooney 2010
He wants to be paid what he's worth, so he's testing the market to force Levy's hand
I think city should wait a season for Haaland (or go this season...)

Rooney was part of a good, successful team and had no real motivation to leave. That much was obvious at the time too. Kane hasn’t won a trophy in his career aged 27, I doubt he wants that on his record and will get paid handsomely if he gets a move.

 

[BlueMoonz1977]

Just read the last few pages and agree with what many have alluded to regarding the factor of wages

Haaland, yes he is a talent but repirtedly asking fir £500k a week!! Come on do us a favour. He is a talent but in no way justifies that wage at such an early age.

It would seem that Kane is now the likely option and with probably more realistic wage demands that can be agreed

And as already mentioned, Delap as an understudy is a no brainer

 

[Coatigan]

This is how Begiristain and Soriano operated at Barca.

Sign top star at 27-29 years old for immediate success to great impact.

They signed Henry and then Villa. Both resulted in Champions League wins.

This is great strategy if the age profile of the squad is good, which in our case is.

That is true. The two of them combined cost less than half of what Kane would.

I have come round to believing there is more in this. Still can't see us bringing that price gap. Not that we can't, bug that we won't. People constantly claim no way would the club pay big money for Haaland. But we take it for granted they would pay that same money for a player 8 years older. I struggle with that.
Lets see how it plays out, happy either way.

 

[doobyedoobye]

I’m not sure our potential decision to pursue Kane is based on a simple Player v Player ability comparison. Haaland would be top choice all things being equal.

 

[Coatigan]

It's not about the minutes per se, they know they're not first choice. Like Ake knows he's 4th choice, Sterling knows Foden is ahead of him, Jesus knows Pep prefers a false 9 in KDB. Minutes and feeling important are two different things.

It wouldn't surprise me if we have more changes than people realise. Perfectly conceivable that Laporte fancies being first choice at Real Madrid for instance.

Zinchenko knew he'd never be first choice too. All those players (apart from ake who is new and has been unavailable) Were first choice for large chunks, not that long ago. And they can be again, will be again, and on top of that get paid well and win things. Any top club they move to, there would be times they are not first choice.

You are right, some may push for a move, and neither pep nor the club will stand in their way. But not a given they are all dissatisfied enough to rush to.

 

[Gabriel]

Interesting that he reportedly wants matters settled before the Euros begin, June 11th.

 

[Coatigan]

Lol, 45m

Can't tell if you are joking or not.

If you are, good one.

 

[Fordyboy46]

Interesting that he reportedly wants matters settled before the Euros begin, June 11th.

I'm expecting a decision not long after the final

 

[Coatigan]

I'm expecting a decision not long after the final

The final of the Euros? Ambitious, but possible.