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Tottenham Hotspur superstar Harry Kane sent shockwaves through the Premier League this week after multiple sources claimed he wants to leave the club. The prolific Englishman, widely regarded as one of the best players in world football at the moment, is reportedly ready to bring his 16-year association with the North London club to an end.
Kane joined Spurs at the age of 11 and rose through the ranks to become one of the best players produced in the club's history. He grew into their most important player under former manager Mauricio Pochettino and fired Spurs to their first-ever UEFA Champions League final in 2018-19.
Overall, he's played 241 Premier League games for Spurs and scored 165 goals, making him the highest-scoring player to have never won the title.
After more than a decade of professional football without winning a piece of silverware, the 27-year-old has hinted that he would want a move away to fulfill his potential. Speaking to Gary Neville of Sky Sports in an exclusive interview, Kane expressed;
"I don't know, I mean he [Spurs chairman Daniel Levy] might want to sell me. He might be thinking, 'If I could get £100m for you, then why not?' Do you know what I mean? I'm not going to be worth that for the next 2 or 3 years."
"I hope we have a good enough relationship. I've given the club… well, I've been there 16 years of my life. So, I hope that we can have a good honest conversation and see where we are at in that aspect."
With his desire to leave Spurs out in the open, there is a real possibility of Kane leaving the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium come summer.
Here, we take a look at the potential clubs he could join in the transfer window.
#5 Real Madrid | LaLiga Santander
A relatively straightforward and safe option for Harry Kane to consider joining would be Real Madrid. The Spanish champions are the most decorated club on the continent and will give Kane a great opportunity at winning silverware season after season. Kane spoke about his desire to play 'in the biggest games', and should he move to Los Blancos, playing in the UCL regularly is effectively guaranteed.
It could also be an option preferred by Spurs, and understandably so, as they could then avoid the England captain to a direct rival. Kane could be an immediate successor to 33-year-old Karim Benzema and play alongside some of the best players in the world.
One of the only potential stumbling blocks in this scenario is whether Kane would want to leave the Premier League. The striker has already racked up 165 goals at the age of 27, and he remains in contention to break Alan Shearer's record Premier League tally of 260 goals.
#4 Paris Saint-Germain | Ligue 1 Uber Eats
The second of two foreign clubs on this list, Paris Saint-Germain, could be another excellent option for Harry Kane to consider. The striker could play alongside one of the best players of his generation in Neymar and reunite with former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine had a great relationship with Kane and knew how to bring the best out of him, which could benefit the striker massively.
It could potentially benefit PSG as well, given that Kylian Mbappe's future is currently unclear. Kane could prove to be a great replacement for the French superstar, who has been their top scorer for three successive campaigns. He could also win silverware aplenty as PSG have won seven of the last eight league titles in France along with six Coupes de France.
That being said, the only issue that could crop up is Kane's willingness (or lack of) to leave his homeland, much like in Real Madrid's case. Les Parisiens would presumably have no problem funding a move for the striker, but that is only if he is open to moving abroad.
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#3 Chelsea | Premier League
Despite struggling at the start of the season, Chelsea have established themselves as one of the best teams in the world since Thomas Tuchel took over. The German has terraformed a frail Blues unit into a side that is a nightmare to break down. One area where they lack some impetus is perhaps at the tip of their attack, as goals have come at a premium under the German.
Kane is possibly one of a handful of players who can not only address this shortcoming, but make it one of their strongest suits. The striker is the best ready-made product available to any English club aspiring for the title. He is arguably the best pure goalscorer in the league over the last decade and will be a monumental upgrade on any of Chelsea's current options.
While a transfer to Chelsea is more realistic than the likes of Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, there is still one major roadblock in any potential deal. It might be a more politically challenging move to pull off as it could be difficult to purchase Kane from their London rivals, Spurs. After 16 years in North London, it is difficult to envisage him pushing for a controversial cross-town move.
#2 Manchester United | Premier League
Manchester United's interest in Harry Kane dates back a few years as they have been linked with him since Jose Mourinho's time at the club. The Red Devils have historically looked to sign the best English players in the market, and Kane could make an excellent addition to their British spine under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Manchester United weren't believed to be in search of a top-tier centre-forward after Edinson Cavani's recent extension, but Solskjaer recently hinted that this isn't the case. He suggested that Cavani's extension doesn't rule out further additions to the attack, which could be a subtle hint towards a potential move for Kane. With the Uruguayan having turned 34, Kane could be a great long-term solution up top.
There is no doubt that the Spurs star could make Manchester United genuine contenders for the Premier League title. They could offer him UCL football and potentially build on their second-place finish this season and give the 27-year-old a shot at silverware. All of this, while being able to offer him huge wages and pay his transfer fee, makes Manchester United a great option for Kane.
#1 Manchester City | Premier League
Considering all the factors weighed up so far across the four previous options, the most ideal destination for Harry Kane, as things stand, is Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's side have arguably been the best team in Europe this season and are set to complete in the UCL final after already wrapping up the Premier League title.
The Cityzens have won three of the last four Premier League titles under their legendary Catalan boss, including a host of domestic honours as well. City are the most well-equipped Premier League side to offer Kane the chance to win trophies. Their expansive brand of football could also suit Kane, who has spoken of his desire to keep improving on his overall goal tally.
Perhaps most importantly in this regard, Kane could slot in perfectly as a replacement for Sergio Aguero. The Argentine veteran is set to depart from Manchester this summer, leaving Gabriel Jesus as their only recognised centre-forward. Kane could be the man to take over Aguero's mantle and could bolster what is already one of the best squads assembled in the 21st century.
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