Kane’s representatives ‘reached out’ to Man City over transfer before they opted for Haaland deal

Harry Kane’s representatives reportedly ‘reached out’ to Man City earlier this year before the Premier League champions opted to sign Erling Haaland.

The Tottenham striker was a top target for the Citizens last summer but a move to the Etihad failed to materialise.

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Spurs were looking for at least £150m for their star man, with City unwilling to meet that valuation.

It worked out fine in the end for the player and clubs, with Pep Guardiola’s side retaining their Premier League crown, meanwhile, Spurs finished fourth to return to the Champions League.

Kane had a slow start to the season with many linking it to his failed transfer to City, but he found form after Antonio Conte’s arrival and finished the season with 17 goals and nine assists in the league.

Guardiola won’t be going back in for the England captain this summer having acquired the services of Haaland from Borussia Dortmund.

◉ 2019/20: Jamie Vardy scores 23 goals and wins the Golden Boot

◉ 2020/21: Harry Kane scores 23 goals and wins the Golden Boot

◉ 2021/22: Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min both score 23 goals and win the Golden Boot

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