Ian Wright has predicted that Mauricio Pochettino will help Chelsea beat Manchester United to the signing of Harry Kane, restoring the Blues’ position as a dominant force in the Premier League.
The 29-year-old’s contract with Tottenham is slated to expire at the end of the upcoming season, and he has heavily been linked with leaving Spurs.
Numerous elite European clubs are reportedly keeping an eye on Kane’s situation as he has not yet committed his long-term future to Spurs.
Football.london reported that Fabio Paratici had spoken to the striker’s team to explore new terms before taking an immediate leave of absence and subsequently quitting the north London squad.
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Kane is said to be open to talking about an extension, but as of right now, he hasn’t put pen to paper on a contract.
Given that Pochettino will be hired by Chelsea in the summer, Wright has backed the Argentine to ‘tempt’ the England international into leaving.
“That’s the only thing Tottenham fans wouldn’t be able to deal with, if he went to Chelsea,” the former Arsenal striker told Premier League Productions.
“Can you imagine, if Pochettino went to Chelsea, with the young players he has got and the fact that he is so good with that kind of player? That progressive young player.
“When you look at the dressing room he has left, with respect to dealing with Neymar, [Lionel] Messi and [Kylian] Mbappe.
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“The way he can manage that situation, with young players, with Harry Kane and with the players Chelsea have got. That’s scary. That could be scary for someone,” Wright added.
“If he had to sit down with somebody, you probably think Mauricio could tempt him there.
“You are talking about the legacy of Spurs. That’s the thing that would bother him, more than anything. He is loyal. Would he want to go all the way to Manchester (and leave London)?”
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