The Harry Kane conundrum: A contract often means little in football

Where does Kane stand now? How will Tottenham cope if he leaves, or could he yet stay? And what does it mean for Man City if they do not land the guaranteed goal machine to replace Sergio Aguero?

Harry Kane

Every summer there is a transfer saga that drags on, fascinating or frustrating fans in equal measure, and Harry Kane ensured it would be his future in the daily spotlight when expressing a desire to leave Tottenham last May.

It was a bold statement to make, considering that Kane has three years to run on a lucrative deal and a chairman, Daniel Levy, who is famous for playing hardball in the transfer market.