What does the future hold for Harry Kane? Sky Sports senior reporter Melissa Reddy explains Tottenham's stance on the striker, who has been subject of long-term interest from Man Utd; Chairman Daniel Levy is due to open dialogue with Kane over his current contract which expires in 2024

Tottenham have no intention of selling Harry Kane to a Premier League rival this summer as Manchester United prioritise an elite forward to strengthen their attack.

Spurs' all-time record scorer enters the final year of his contract in June and has been of long-term interest to the Old Trafford side.

United have surveyed and done groundwork on younger, more dynamic options - chiefly Napoli's Victor Osimhen - with the feeling that Kane's preference is to remain at Tottenham if they demonstrate ambition moving forward.

Chairman Daniel Levy is due to open official dialogue with the England captain over fresh terms, but even if there is no breakthrough over a new deal, he will be an obstructive negotiator with prospective buyers as he has previously proven.

Kane has admitted breaking Alan Shearer's record of 260 Premier League goals is "always there in the back of my mind" and as such, he wants to remain in the division if he departs Tottenham.

His options are severely limited in England, with previous suitors Manchester City now boasting Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez. United view him as a guarantee of goals but do not want to engage in another war of attrition with Levy, and are also mindful of building for the next five years.

This is told by the age profile of the other forwards they have closely monitored: Osimhen, Goncalo Ramos, Mohammed Kudus and Benjamin Sesko.

Kane has been coveted by Bayern Munich in the past and should Spurs not convince him to extend his stay, they would favour him continuing his career abroad.

What happens in the dugout may also have an impact on the player's decision. Antonio Conte's future is uncertain and two of the options to replace the Italian if he exits are Kane acolytes.

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino helped craft the attacker into the pedigreed star he is and the pair still share a close relationship. Thomas Tuchel tried to recruit Kane for Chelsea in 2021.

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