Manchester City are prepared to play the waiting game and return for Harry Kane next year if Tottenham refuse to part ways with their talisman in this summer's transfer window.
That's according to ESPN, who say that City and manager Pep Guardiola acknowledge how tough it could be to get Daniel Levy to come to the negotiating table.
Kane has three years remaining on his Tottenham contract and Spurs have no willingness to part ways with their star striker, despite his desire to now leave.
ESPN say City are hopeful that, should they fail to get Kane to the club this summer, Tottenham will be under more pressure to part ways with just two years to go on his deal next year.