Harry Kane failed to return to Tottenham training ground as expected on Monday morning amid speculation over his link with a move to rivals Manchester City.
Kane, 28, was due at Hotspur Way for COVID-19 testing and routine blood work after an extended break following England’s run to the final of Euro 2020, according to ESPN.
Manchester United and Chelsea are monitoring the situation, but sources have told ESPN that Manchester City are the front-runners and are hopeful of completing a deal.
However, Club Owner Levy is reluctant to sell the England’s captain given Kane’s importance to the team and the fact he has three years remaining on his £200,000-a-week contract in north London.
Tottenham reportedly value Kane at around £150 million — a figure City have so far proved unwilling to match.
City have previously indicated they are willing to offer around £100m, although sources at both clubs denied a formal bid had been tabled.
Kane’s failure to report back is a major disruption to Tottenham’s preseason plans ahead of their first Premier League game against City at home on Aug. 15.
Spurs play Chelsea in a friendly at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday before squaring off against north London rivals, Arsenal on Sunday.
