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Daniel Levy reiterates Tottenham would "have the ability" to re-sign Harry Kane

Daniel Levy reiterates Spurs would
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Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy reaffirms that his side would be able to re-sign Harry Kane from Bayern Munich owing to a buyback mechanism.

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy has reiterated that his side would have the "ability" to re-sign Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane amid confusion over a buyback clause.

The ENIC chief refused to budge on his stance that Kane was not for sale throughout most of the summer window, even with the striker in the final year of his North London contract.

Levy was hopeful that Kane would agree to a new deal if Spurs showed immediate signs of progress under Ange Postecoglou, and he turned down a handful of approaches from Bayern.

However, once it became clear that the 30-year-old would not be putting pen to paper, Levy reluctantly handed Spurs' all-time leading goalscorer over to Bayern in a deal that could fetch up to £100m.

Earlier this week, Levy answered questions from the Tottenham faithful during a fans' forum, during which he revealed that Spurs possess a buyback option for Kane as part of their agreement with Bayern.

Harry Kane in action for England on September 12, 2023© Reuters

However, reports have since claimed that the clause is not a straightforward buyback option, but a mechanism to give Tottenham first refusal if Kane ever decides to leave the Allianz Arena.

Furthermore, the relationship between Levy and Kane is understood to have become strained owing to the protracted summer saga, and the forward would be unlikely to consider a North London homecoming while the 61-year-old remains in power.

Nevertheless, Levy has reaffirmed that the Lilywhites would be able to bring Kane back to the English capital, although he refused to disclose the nature of their accord with Bayern.

"If I'm honest, I think you know, the actual precise detail of the contract with Bayern Munich should remain confidential," the Spurs chairman said in an interview with Bloomberg.

"All I would say is if Harry one day wants to come back to the Premier League and he wants to come to Tottenham, we would have the ability to purchase him."

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is pictured before the match on March 18, 2023© Reuters

Kane placed his pursuit of the all-time Premier League goalscoring record on hold to prioritise winning team trophies with Bayern, whom he has already netted five goals in six games for.

The England captain left his homeland with 213 top-flight strikes to his name, the second most in Premier League history behind Alan Shearer's total of 260, which is not unassailable for Kane.

The ex-Spurs man was believed to have been pushing for a move to Manchester United in order to continue his efforts to usurp Shearer, but Levy flat out refused to sell to a Premier League rival.

Kane reunited with the Red Devils in the opening round of Champions League fixtures this week, scoring from the penalty spot and providing an assist for Leroy Sane in a breathtaking 4-3 win.

Since Kane's departure, Spurs have enjoyed their best start to a season for 58 years, taking 13 points from their opening five Premier League fixtures.

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