When it was revealed in these pages back in February that Tottenham would require in the region of £150million to even think about selling Harry Kane, chairman Daniel Levy could barely contain his irritation.
It wasn't the public discussion of the price tag that annoyed him, rather the mention in the story that Manchester City — or indeed United — would be among the summer's suitors.
'There is no way I am selling him to one of those two,' he seethed privately that day. 'No chance.'
Harry Kane revealed on Wednesday he will be staying at Tottenham despite Man City interest
Spurs owner Daniel Levy has managed to hold onto his star asset after a summer of rumours
Levy doesn't really do posturing.