Harry Kane: Tottenham Hotspur should ‘cash in’ on striker for Ange Postecoglou rebuild

Tottenham Hotspur should “cash in” on striker Harry Kane to provide incoming boss Ange Postecoglou an opportunity to rebuild the squad, says Micah Richards.

England captain Kane, 29, is Spurs’ all-time prime scorer with 280 targets – and has been their prime scorer in every of the previous 9 seasons.

His contract expires subsequent season and he has been linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid.

“They’re too reliant on him,” stated ex-England defender Richards.

They completed eighth this season and won’t be in Europe for the primary time since 2009-10.

Asked what Postecoglou should do if Kane says he desires to depart, Richards instructed BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club: “He’s obtained to let him go. He’s obtained to get as a lot cash as potential for him and permit Spurs to rebuild their staff.

“They’re too reliant on Kane. Every time you see who scored for them, it is Kane, Kane, Kane. They want one thing extra.

“Sometimes it is irritating to look at as a result of he is so good at quantity 10 however you need him additional ahead at quantity 9 to trigger extra bother however he is having to do every part by himself at occasions.

“I feel it is time now. I’m certain Spurs followers would say ‘you’ve got given every part for us, let’s get some cash for him, simply money in now and begin once more’.

“Give the new manager some money to work with and let Kane go and really show everyone how good he is in terms of going to that next level.”

If Kane stays at Spurs this summer season, he may depart on the finish of 2023-24 on a free switch.

“What would you rather do? Get £100m this season or let him go for free next year?” stated ex-Manchester City defender Richards.

Wolves defender Conor Coady, who was in England’s World Cup squad with Kane, stated: “I perceive from his perspective [why he might want to go]. I do not understand how Spurs could be joyful letting Harry Kane go.

“For the membership to say even with a 12 months to go we’ll see you, we’ll discover a means with out you… what means is that?

“He’s one of the best players in the world.”

Kane has been frequently linked to Manchester United, however 14-time European champions Real Madrid have simply entered the combination.

The reality Kane has not received a trophy is usually used at a criticism of him, but when he leaves for Spain, it may finish his probabilities of turning into the Premier League’s prime scorer.

He is on 213 Premier League targets, solely behind Newcastle legend Alan Shearer’s 260.

“Especially with Benzema leaving, it’s there for you,” stated Richards. “You can go to essentially the most historic membership in soccer, there is a house for you, you must go. It’s crucial for his profession.

“He desires to be the all-time prime Premier League scorer. But if he went to Real and received the Champions League, it is unimaginable. To win La Liga, he goes to a distinct stage.”