Tottenham: Mason responds to Kane's explosive interview
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Harry Kane is one of the players he most wishes he had coached. The Tottenham striker has been linked with United after reportedly telling Spurs he wants to leave this summer.
Kane believes he can depart this summer after agreeing to remain another year when Manchester City had an enquiry turned down by Tottenham.
However, chairman Daniel Levy is unwilling to sell to a Premier League rival and will not consider an offer under £150million.
A £200,000 per week salary may also present a stumbling block for clubs, who have been struck by severe financial uncertainties due to the coronavirus restrictions imposed over the last 12 months.
Man Utd, Manchester City, Chelsea and Paris-Saint Germain are among very few clubs who could finance a move.
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Gascoigne chose to join Spurs over United in 1988, according to Ferguson.
Neville asked his former boss for the ultimate player who he would like to have coached. Ferguson proceeded to tell the story of how he nearly signed the ex-England star.
Ferguson continued: “Paul Gascoigne, without question. I think he was the best English player since Bobby Charlton. I think he was a fantastic player.
“Unfortunately, we didn’t get him and I think, looking back now, he made a big mistake. He recognised it himself years later.
“But we had Geordies in the camp. We had Bobby Charlton, Bryan Robson, Steve Bruce, even Gary Pallister from Middlesbrough.
Paul Gascoigne playing against Ferguson's Man Utd (Image: GETTY)