Harry Kane future: Star ready to kibosh Tottenham transfer plan with Antonio Conte given ringing endorsement

Harry Kane has dropped the strongest hint yet that he’s likely to stay at Tottenham into next season and beyond having given Antonio Conte a massive pat on the back.

The England skipper pushed hard to depart Spurs last summer, having made clear his ambitions of winning a trophy. And that saw Manchester City make two huge offers for his signature; bids that the uncompromising Daniel Levy quickly waved away. And with City failing to meet Tottenham’s £150m asking price, Kane then pledged his future to Spurs.

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That decision, while very much benefiting Spurs, did not look a wise one if the early days of Nuno Espirito Santo’s reign were anything to go by.

However, Tottenham quickly made the decision to dispense of the Portuguese’s services, bringing in the much-acclaimed Conte instead.

The Italian has quickly orchestrated major improvements at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. And as we head into the last week of the season, Spurs find themselves in with a genuine chance of finishing fourth.

Challengers Arsenal, however, do have a crucial match in hand. That sees them taking on Newcastle on Monday, with Mikel Arteta possibly having to field an unorthodox