Harry Kane

[Ric]

In what way does it seem increasingly unlikely? Literally nothing has changed since the international break, when the perception (not saying it was right) was we had every chance and a very good one of landing him. Dortmund haven't changed their stance one bit, our situation hasn't changed one bit. Nobody else has come in with an offer to him or dortmund. Nothing, at all, has changed. Kane gave a generic interview on sky, they turned it into a big headline on a yellow banner. That is all. Things in Dortmund are still as they were. If we had a chance, we still do, if we didn't, we still might when tge window opens.

I think Dortmund confirming their place in the CL next season changed things a bit. Just looks like Kane is a more likely signing than Haaland at the moment to me.

 

[Tb1981]

In what way does it seem increasingly unlikely? Literally nothing has changed since the international break, when the perception (not saying it was right) was we had every chance and a very good one of landing him. Dortmund haven't changed their stance one bit, our situation hasn't changed one bit. Nobody else has come in with an offer to him or dortmund. Nothing, at all, has changed. Kane gave a generic interview on sky, they turned it into a big headline on a yellow banner. That is all. Things in Dortmund are still as they were. If we had a chance, we still do, if we didn't, we still might when tge window opens.

Nothing has changed?
So they haven’t qualified for The champions league ahead of Frankfurt, which mAkes them financially more secure and also means haaland more likely to stay a year more.

 

[Tb1981]

I think Dortmund confirming their place in the CL next season changed things a bit. Just looks like Kane is a more likely signing than Haaland at the moment to me.

I think pep would prefer Kane
He doesn’t care if his dad played for the club or not
He just wants the best centre forward in the league

 

[Coatigan]

Nothing has changed?
So they haven’t qualified for The champions league ahead of Frankfurt, which mAkes them financially more secure and also means haaland more likely to stay a year more.

They were always expected to, their stance hasnt changed at all.

 

[Coatigan]

I think Dortmund confirming their place in the CL next season changed things a bit. Just looks like Kane is a more likely signing than Haaland at the moment to me.

As above, no change there really.

We will see how it plays out, but the only thing different now is the public online perception. For no real reason, other than, public online perception has shifted.

 

[silvathechihuahua]

This.
Why are posters arsed about resale value, it's all about the now.

We don’t buy top players to sell them on to make money we keep them and win trophies

 

[yeseye]

Always thought Harry Kayne was destined for City, he is a goal machine. Maybe we think Liam is as good as Haaland if not better and will cost nothing, let’s hope so.

 

[franksinatra]

Personally I dont think we will end up with either during the summer as Dortmund proved tough negotiators with Sancho last summer, requesting top money and not budging, and Levy is always difficult to negotiate with.

With the money, I think both clubs will request, I think the deals are only achievable including a player as part of a swap deal. That makes the Kane deal more likely, but only marginally.

 

[Ric]

As above, no change there really.

We will see how it plays out, but the only thing different now is the public online perception. For no real reason, other than, public online perception has shifted.

I don’t think it’s just an “online perception” tbh.

 

[Deleted member 87819]

The point was that in 5 years time Kane would surely also be worth In the region of £60m if Lewandowski is today - not sure how anybody can say Kane will be worth nothing in 4 years at 31 years of age but then also see good value in Lewandowski at £60m at 32 years of age (unless you think the latter is significantly more talented, but I do not).

Because I believe if you give Lewandowski the same contract time as you would to Kane, you would still get his best until the end. He shows no sign or slowing down or decline. I think he will still be a gigantic talent as a striker at the age of an Ibra, Cavani, Fernandinho or Ronaldo. And for that reason, I believe he could be a pretty great investment for less money. I do believe he is significantly more talented than Kane, which isn’t a detriment to Kane, to be fair. I have been watching this guy for many years, I have seen him play all kinds of games, small and big, against all kinds of defenses, and he always shows up. He’s great at everything, more complete, more experienced. He would get here and hit the ground running, knowing exactly what Pep wants from day one.
But there are people here who think he will really be exposed as a fraud when he has to smell the grass in England and play against the great defenses of Crystal Palace and Brighton. What can you say to that?

 

[MCFC1993]

They were always expected to, their stance hasnt changed at all.

5 weeks ago they weren't (table before our 2nd leg vs them):

To now:


Things have definitely changed, not just for Dortmund but for Haaland too. He's a young striker breaking Champions League records, so being out of the Champions League wasn't an option for him. Now they're safe he doesn't have to force a move, in fact he can do 1 more year in the Champions League at Dortmund and then command a huge wage next season when there's a bidding war for him.

As it stands with Haaland seemingly off the table, Kane makes sense, wants to come and would genuinely be great in our side, plus Pep obviously likes him.

 

[blue oli]

Because I believe if you give Lewandowski the same contract time as you would to Kane, you would still get his best until the end. He shows no sign or slowing down or decline. I think he will still be a gigantic talent as a striker at the age of an Ibra, Cavani, Fernandinho or Ronaldo. And for that reason, I believe he could be a pretty great investment for less money. I do believe he is significantly more talented than Kane, which isn’t a detriment to Kane, to be fair. I have been watching this guy for many years, I have seen him play all kinds of games, small and big, against all kinds of defenses, and he always shows up. He’s great at everything. He would get here and hit the ground running, knowing exactly what Pep wants from day one.
But there are people here who think he will really be exposed as a fraud when he has to smell the grass in England and play against the great defenses of Crystal Palace and Brighton. What can you say to that?

He would def do the job for two or three years, so what do other option have above him ?

1. Kane - English, not as potent but home grown and England captain

2. Haaland - youth on his side, prestige (for now)

Both three times as expensive - so might be a good call - they all have their values

I’ll leave it to pep and co who are much better informed than me

 

[Cityfan]

But there are people here who think he will really be exposed as a fraud when he has to smell the grass in England and play against the great defenses of Crystal Palace and Brighton. What can you say to that?

I have seen no one suggesting that Lewandowski is a fraud, but at pretty much exactly 5 years older than Kane he is even less likely to have his best years ahead of him.
We already have a brilliant striker age 32. Many would prefer Haaland to Kane, but an expensive Lewandowski is less appealing to most than an expensive Kane.

 

[robbieh]

Because I believe if you give Lewandowski the same contract time as you would to Kane, you would still get his best until the end. He shows no sign or slowing down or decline. I think he will still be a gigantic talent as a striker at the age of an Ibra, Cavani, Fernandinho or Ronaldo. And for that reason, I believe he could be a pretty great investment for less money. I do believe he is significantly more talented than Kane, which isn’t a detriment to Kane, to be fair. I have been watching this guy for many years, I have seen him play all kinds of games, small and big, against all kinds of defenses, and he always shows up. He’s great at everything, more complete, more experienced. He would get here and hit the ground running, knowing exactly what Pep wants from day one.
But there are people here who think he will really be exposed as a fraud when he has to smell the grass in England and play against the great defenses of Crystal Palace and Brighton. What can you say to that?

If he was up for it definitely. Best out and out striker in world football the last decade

 

[robbieh]

The obvious solution to all this is Messi now, Haaland next year.

 

[Deleted member 87819]

I have seen no one suggesting that Lewandowski is a fraud, but at pretty much exactly 5 years older than Kane he is even less likely to have his best years ahead of him.
We already have a brilliant striker age 32. Many would prefer Haaland to Kane, but an expensive Lewandowski is less appealing to most than an expensive Kane.

Listen, I am not advocating for Lewandowski. If you go to his thread, you will see my posts there. I am only claiming that the more I think about it, the less I see the point of offering Kane an expressively larger amount of money to get about the same (or less) for the same time.
There is a difference between Aguero and Lewandowski, and that is significantly less injury issues.
The way Lewandowski plays and watching his physicality, I repeat, I see no signs that he won’t be delivering the same level at the age of an Ibra, Ronaldo, Cavani and Fernandinho (whom we apparently are extending a contract with). But that’s just me

 

[Hart of the Matter]

I am ok with Kane but wonder how he will cope with being told how to Play and be actually coached to play in a different way by Pep?
He is Billy Big Bollocks at spurs. He will just be one of many at City.
Kun was prepared to learn from Pep and buckle down. Will Kane?

 

[Akpowell]

I don't think is going to happen. Levy is going to come out and say Kane is going nowhere hes got to see out his contract he's not for sale end of

 

[Gumzy97]

I am ok with Kane but wonder how he will cope with being told how to Play and be actually coached to play in a different way by Pep?
He is Billy Big Bollocks at spurs. He will just be one of many at City.
Kun was prepared to learn from Pep and buckle down. Will Kane?

Kane’s changed the way he plays, he drops deep, presses and defends now. He brings other players into the game it’s why he’s top of the goals and assists charts. Probably why Pep likes him

 

[Blue tiger]

I understand people people would prefer Haaland, but all this talk of re sale value when it comes to Kane is ridiculous. All our great players of the Las 10 years have left for free! Zabba, YaYa, Vinny,Canary Dave and now Sergio, we haven't got a fee for any of them, but they have all delivered trophies. If kane cost 120m + and wins us 3/4 league titles in the next 5/6 years then his non resale value and fee will have been well worth it!