Martin Keown: 'Harry Kane should stay at Tottenham Hotspur'

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Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has claimed that Harry Kane should remain at Tottenham Hotspur amid speculation regarding the striker's future.

The England captain has previously admitted that he would not stay at Spurs if he felt the club were not heading in the right direction, and Manchester United have been strongly linked with a move for Kane in recent weeks.

Recent reports have suggested that Kane would be open to a move to Old Trafford, but Keown believes that the 26-year-old should focus on recovering from his injury before making any decisions on his future.

Speaking to The Daily Mail, Keown said: "My initial reaction is that, for the time being, Kane should stay at Tottenham.

"He needs nurturing back to his best after his injury. He needs games, the support of those around him and perhaps some patience. He will get that with Tottenham.

"Maybe in six months' time, once he's back to banging in goals, then we can revisit the topic of his future. We can also assess whether Spurs are looking any more ambitious under Jose Mourinho. For now, I say Kane should stay."

Kane has chalked up 181 goals in 278 appearances for the Lilywhites, but is yet to win a trophy in north London.