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‘Spurs can’t repeat Bale mistake with Kane’ – Top signings required if striker is sold, says Robinson

Tottenham cannot afford a repeat of their Gareth Bale saga if a big-money move is to be sanctioned for Harry Kane, says Paul Robinson.

Back in 2013, Spurs saw their hand forced when it came to the most saleable asset on their books.

With tangible success proving hard to come by, the north London giants were unable to fend off interest in Bale from Real Madrid. A record-breaking deal was done, with a Wales international superstar lured away by the riches on offer elsewhere.

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History may be about to repeat itself for Tottenham as prolific frontman Kane is generating exit talk once again, amid ongoing struggles to land major silverware, and it could be that sizeable offers from afar see his head turned.