Ange Postecoglou is hopeful of positive conversations with ‘premier striker’ Harry Kane as the new Tottenham boss goes about implementing his new vision of making the club successful in the future.
Kane has been the subject of interest from Bayern Munich in recent weeks with the England captain heading into the final year of his contract.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has so far rejected all offers and is expected to rebuff Bayern’s latest proposal with Kane an instrumental part of this Tottenham team.
In his first press conference, Postecoglou outlined his plans to speak with Kane about turning Spurs into a force once again and says he has no doubts that the 29-year-old wants to be a part of it.
“I’m trying to concentrate on the things that I know right now, and what I know right now is that Harry’s part of this squad,” he said.
“He’s looking forward to coming back to training, getting among the players back in here and we start working together.
“If I spend too much time worrying about the impact that it may have either way, I’m going to miss trying to build a team because ultimately that’s what’s going to make us successful.
“If we build a team that plays football a certain way. I’m not going to miss this initial opportunity to lay down what I know is going to be important in the long term.
“What’s important in the long term goes beyond individuals. It’s more about overriding philosophy on who we want to be as a team and the key people within that.”
Kane will return for pre-season training on Wednesday and will hold talks with Postecoglou before a decision is made over his future.
“I don’t think it is my role to sit there and sort of treat people in a manner because of their circumstances,” the former Celtic manager continued.
“I am big on treating everyone the same.
“Harry is already part of the history of this club and I want him involved here. My conversation with him will be about how we can make this club successful and that is what he wants as well.
“I doubt it will be defining in the manner people think. I want to introduce myself to Harry, give him my vision, get an understanding from him over what his vision is and try be successful.”
