Daniel Levy's risky Harry Kane stance may play into Manchester United’s hands

Perhaps the only two people in football who believe Harry Kane ought to stay at Tottenham this summer are Daniel Levy and the player himself.

The England captain’s loyalty to Spurs is admirable but he is in danger of turning 31 post-Euro 2024 having not lifted a trophy in his career. Meanwhile, Levy’s stubbornness over a sale could end up shooting himself in the foot but it seems he is willing to take that risk.

Kane’s contract runs out in 12 months and maybe for him, that is the better way to bow out from the club you love. But the general consensus among Tottenham fans is that there would be no animosity if he left next week given his service to the club.

At least they’d get a sizeable fee for him with Ange Postecoglou tasked with a rebuild job. Erik ten Hag is already a season into his own project at Manchester United and wants Kane to join him.

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However, initial enquiries indicated that Levy was going to play tough when it came to a transfer and so United are operating as though he will not be sold this summer. Bayern Munich have reportedly seen a £60m bid rejected for Kane too.

Levy is thought to be more stubborn when it comes to letting his striker go to a Premier League rival than abroad, but that offer is still quite an undersell. If Kane is to leave this summer, it could be for nine figures.

That is a hefty amount, and one United almost certainly cannot afford amid Financial Fair Play regulations and the need for other areas to be strengthened. After all, Ten Hag could lure him to Old Trafford on a free next year.

In the meantime, he can bring in another quality striker that may not cost as much. Talks have been held with Atalanta striker