HARRY Kane would need to drive any exit from Tottenham with the club maintaining the striker is not for sale, despite him approaching the final year of his contract as Manchester United target his signature.
There is growing concern at Spurs that their record goalscorer will not sign fresh terms amid the turbulence engulfing the club following the World Cup.
Ryan Mason has become Tottenham’s second caretaker manager in less than a month after the sacking of Cristian Stellini, who stepped in when Antonio Conte was relieved of his duties in March.
Amid the upheaval in the dugout, Fabio Paratici resigned as managing director of football after losing an appeal in Italy against his 30-month ban from the game.
The situation has encouraged Kane’s suitors, with United chief among them but the Old Trafford side will not enter a war of attrition with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.
His stance is England’s captain is not on the market this summer regardless of whether he agrees a new deal or where Tottenham finish in the league.
It is well established that United are long-term admirers of Kane and recruiting a top forward is their priority for the summer.
