Harry Kane: Tottenham striker says he will stay at the club

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England captain Harry Kane says he will be "staying at Tottenham this summer" and is "100% focused on helping the team achieve success".

Manchester City were keen to sign Kane, who believed he had a gentleman's agreement with chairman Daniel Levy to leave Spurs this summer.

But Levy has refused to enter into negotiations for the striker, 28.

Kane played his first game of the season on Sunday, coming on as a substitute in the 1-0 win over Wolves.

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"It was incredible to see the reception from the Spurs fans on Sunday and to read some of the messages of support I've had in the last few weeks," he wrote in a social media post on Wednesday,

"I will be staying at Tottenham this summer and will be 100% focused on helping the team achieve success."

'Fantastic news' that Harry Kane is staying at Tottenham - Nuno Espirito Santo

Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo said it was "fantastic news" to see Kane's immediate future resolved.

"I think since Harry joined us he has been working so this is what we value. His attitude in training has been excellent," said the Portuguese.

"It's finished, Harry is going to be with us."

Asked whether he was concerned about the word "summer" in Kane's statement, and if the issue was likely to arise again in the January transfer window, Nuno replied: "I'm not worried at all. It's day by day.

"He's an option for tomorrow. This is the only thing and is my only thought, trying to make the best decisions to help the team and Harry is one of the options for tomorrow."

Tottenham face Pacos de Ferreira in the Europa Conference League play-offs on Thursday, looking to overcome a 1-0 away defeat in the first leg last week.

"He is an option. It is great news for everybody," added Nuno.

"We are all very happy. [He is] one of the best players in the world. Delighted to have one more option for the season ahead of us."

Long-running saga draws to a close

Kane, whose contract at Spurs runs to 2024, has reaffirmed his commitment to the club just six days before the transfer window closes on 31 August.

The transfer saga has dominated the summer after he was first linked with City in May, with Tottenham left reeling by reports Kane wanted to leave.

As speculation around his future increased, the club issued a statement saying: "Our focus is on finishing the season as strongly as possible. That's what everyone should be focused on."

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