Something is going on with Tottenham Hotspur captain Harry Kane. Just a few hours after Manchester City has apparently admitted defeat in bringing the striker to Etihad Stadium, Spurs star announced that he would return to the club on Saturday, insisting he has not refused to train.The 28-year-old Englishman did not return for pre-season fitness tests on Monday morning as expected by Tottenham. Instead, the England captain remained on holiday in the Bahamas before travelling to Florida as he attempts to force through a transfer to Manchester City.pic.twitter.com/x5nXkyvqo1— Harry Kane (@HKane) August 6, 2021 Tottenham supporters have heavily criticised Kane but he broke his silence on Friday by posting a statement to his social media channels.”It’s almost ten years since I made my Spurs debut. For every one of those years, you — the fans — have shown me total support and love. That’s why it hurts to read some of the comments that have been made this week, questioning my professionalism. While I won’t go into the specifics of the situation, I want to clarify that I would never, and have never, refused to train. I will be returning to the club tomorrow, as planned. I wouldn’t do anything to jeopardise the relationship I have with the fans who have given me such unwavering support during my time with the club. This has always been the case as it is today.”Two super-transfers to trigger a strikers domino effectKane’s statement comes after City manager Pep Guardiola said the transfer saga was “finished” if Tottenham did not want to negotiate with his club.”He is a player for Tottenham Hotspur. If Tottenham don’t want to negotiate, it is finished. If they are open to negotiate, it is not only Manchester City but many clubs in the world would want to try to sign him. We are not an exception. But it depends on Tottenham. Harry Kane is an exceptional, extraordinary striker. There are no doubts about that. Of course, we are very interested. But he is a Tottenham player. If they don’t want to negotiate, there is nothing more to say. If they want it, we will try.”🗣️ “If Tottenham don’t want to negotiate it is finished”🗣️ “Harry Kane is an extraordinary striker and of course we are interested in him” Pep Guardiola has the latest on Manchester City’s interest in Harry Kanepic.twitter.com/fTQerW6hRS— Sky Sports (@SkySports) August 6, 2021 Is Harry Kane only buying time and a bit of silence for his desired transfer to the Premier League champions, or has he accepted that he’d have to get on with his job at Tottenham? And what are the ‘specifics of the situation’ he wouldn’t go into? Something is going on.
