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Tottenham boss Postecoglou: Kane? I can't think about uncertainties

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou concedes the future of Harry Kane is "uncertain".

The striker is the subject of intense interest from Bayern Munich.

Speaking at a Q&A during the squad's stay in Perth, Postecoglou said: "I certainly hope so.

"Again it's one of those things where when you're in this role I've learned that you've got to deal with the certainties that are before you, because if you start thinking about what happens if that happens and that happens, there are too many things that can be floating in the air at any time, where you lose focus on what's the most important thing.

"The most important thing for me right now is to build a team that is going to be successful in the Premier League. If I wait to see what an outcome is before I start that process I'm going to lose valuable time.

"He's with the club at the moment. He's a legend of the football club already. If he retired today they'd still probably build a statue for him. He's a fantastic guy, a fantastic professional, but with everything in life there are always uncertainties there.

"I don't try to predict. You always have contingencies in your head, not just about Harry but about any player, because, knock on wood, someone could get injured on the eve of the season and you've got to be ready as a manager for all possibilities.

"It's one of the attractions of the role I guess, to be able to work with people like Harry and Sonny and the guys who are already premier footballers in their own right but also for the club. Hopefully I get to work with Harry a lot longer."

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