Tottenham Hotspur have now made the renewal of Harry Kane's contract with the club a significant priority, according to journalist Tom Barclay.
The England international has proven tricky to deal with in the past when it has come to negotiations over signing a new deal with the Lilywhites.
The 29-year-old's contract is currently set to run until the summer of 2024, after he signed a six-year extension back in 2018.
Spurs manager Antonio Conte has recently claimed that his star striker is happy at the north London club and that all the necessary parties needed to get a deal done are heading in the right direction regarding his contract extension.
With the transfer window now firmly behind the club, Barclay believes that managing director Fabio Paratici will focus his efforts on getting Kane to sign a new deal with Tottenham.
Speaking with GiveMeSport, the journalist claimed: "I think it is definitely a priority for Tottenham. Conte has spoken quite publicly about his desire to see Kane sign a new contract.
"He did as much in pre-season, before the transfer window closed, when we were out in Israel with him. But I think he spoke about it again after the Nottingham Forest game about how he hopes it happens."
Looking at Kane's goal-scoring numbers alone, it is easy to see why it is so crucial for Spurs' hierarchy to convince their star player to put pen to paper on a new deal.
In 393 appearances for the Lilywhites, the 29-year-old has bagged a sensational tally of 253 goals. This includes 188 in the top flight, making him the third-highest scorer in Premier League history.
Having been hailed as a 'world class striker' by his current Spurs boss, Kane's contract renewal signifies a big push as a club, as it could ensure Conte's stay at N17 for many more years to come, given how the Italian seemingly threatened to quit in February due to a perceived lack of ambition at boardroom level.
Therefore, it is crucial that Paratici and Daniel Levy can get an agreement with Kane over the line in the near future, as otherwise they risk another transfer exit saga involving the 29-year-old.
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