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    Soccer News: Kane denies refusal to train and will return to Tottenham “as planned” on Saturday

    Harry Kane insisted he has never refused to train and will return to Tottenham “as planned” on Saturday amid uncertainties about his future.

    Kane – a goal for Manchester City – made headlines on Monday when he failed to show up for training with Spurs, who declined to comment publicly on the matter.

    The England captain was granted an extended break after leading the Three Lions to the Euro 2020 final last month.

    Kane has been the subject of intense speculation ever since he suggested in May that he might be leaving Spurs during this transfer window.

    The city is said to have long held an interest in the 28-year-old and reportedly made an offer of around £ 100 million earlier in the window. On Friday, Pep Guardiola confirmed he wanted to sign Kane, but insisted the saga would be “over” if Tottenham refused to negotiate.

    Kane has received criticism from some quarters for not showing up for training under Nuno Espirito Santo, who on Thursday said he has not yet spoken to the Spurs talisman.

    However, Kane says it was always planned that he would join the Tottenham squad on Saturday.

    “It’s been almost ten years since I made my Spurs debut. For each of those years, you – the fans – have shown me total support and love, “reads a statement posted on Kane’s official social media channels.

    “That’s why it hurts to read some of the comments that have been made this week, questioning my professionalism.

    “While I won’t go into the specifics of the situation, I want to make it clear that I would never and never refuse to train. I will return to the club tomorrow, as planned.

    “I would do nothing to jeopardize the relationship I have with the fans who have given me such unwavering support during my time with the club.

    “This has always been the way it is today.”

    Tottenham have so far refused to do business with City on Kane. Any transfer for the striker would almost certainly break the British record, which City themselves set this week with the £ 100 million acquisition of Jack Grealish from Aston Villa.

    Coincidentally, Spurs are hosting the City champions in their opening match of the 2021-22 Premier League season on August 15.

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