Manager confirms interest in Tottenham player, says move depends on Daniel Levy

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Pep Guardiola has told his Friday press conference – as per the Manchester Evening News – that Manchester City want to sign Tottenham star Harry Kane. The comments are hardly surprising, but Guardiola goes into more depth. He explains why signing Kane is different to getting Jack Grealish.

Kane, 28, continues to be linked with a move to Manchester City though some reports suggest the signing of Grealish could hamper a move. Now, Guardiola has seemingly ended those doubts by saying Manchester City will be willing to do business if Daniel Levy is willing to negotiate.

Guardiola also explained why a move to get ex-Villa skipper Grealish is different to Kane – because Grealish had a release clause in his contract. Of course, Kane continues to remain absent from Tottenham training. It remains to be seen if Levy will loosen his shackles on Kane’s price tag.

“He’s a player for Tottenham Hotspur,” Guardiola told MEN. “If Tottenham don’t want to negotiate, it’s finished. If they are open to negotiate, I think not just Man City but many clubs in the world want to sign him – we are not an exception – but it depends on Tottenham. It’s different from Jack.

“He had a release clause and he is different. Harry Kane is an exceptional, extraordinary striker – no doubts about that. Of course we are interested – but he is a Tottenham player and if they don’t want to negotiate there is nothing more to say. If they want to, we will try.”

Manchester City transfer news: Guardiola comments rubbish Kane-Grealish reports

While a lot of what Guardiola says is common knowledge, the fact he states City remain keen on Kane despite signing Grealish is intriguing. It completely rubbishes reports that signing Grealish would end Manchester City’s ability to get Kane. Worryingly for Tottenham, Kane is a target.

The comments will also be encouraging for Kane, who obviously wants to leave Tottenham – a view that has been constant for some time. Does a move materialise? Maybe Guardiola is trying to pin some pressure on Levy with his comments. Levy will hardly be affected, though.