Tottenham striker Harry Kane will remain at the club this summer after accepting he will not be joining Manchester City.

The England captain was desperate to join the Premier League champions, but they got nowhere near the asking price as Spurs refused to sell.

Here, the PA news agency takes a closer look at the saga.

Why did Kane want to leave?

Champions League Final Preview Package
Manchester City last season secured their third Premier League title in four years (Dave Thompson/PA)

How did the situation play out?

Italy v England – UEFA Euro 2020 Final – Wembley Stadium
Harry Kane returned late for Spurs’ pre-season after his post-Euros holiday (Nick Potts/PA)

Why did Manchester City not make a bigger bid?

Jack Grealish Unveiling – Etihad Stadium
Manchester City splashed out £100m on Jack Grealish (David Davies/PA)

Is this all over?

Manchester City v Preston North End – Pre Season Friendly – Academy Stadium
Will Pep Guardiola’s City look elsewhere for a new striker this summer? (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Can anyone get the better of Daniel Levy?

Daniel Levy
Daniel Levy is renowned as a tough negotiator (Peter Byrne/PA)

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