Why didn't Manchester City sign Harry Kane?

Harry Kane
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Harry Kane's transfer to Manchester City was going to be the blockbuster move of the 2021 summer window.

As Tottenham searched for a new manager, captain Kane made clear his intention to leave Spurs and win trophies elsewhere, with a £160m link with City mooted.

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Conor Pope
Online Editor

Conor Pope is the former Online Editor of FourFourTwo, overseeing all digital content. He plays football regularly, and has a large, discerning and ever-growing collection of football shirts from around the world.

He supports Blackburn Rovers and holds a season ticket with south London non-league side Dulwich Hamlet. His main football passions include Tugay, the San Siro and only using a winter ball when it snows.