Sure enough, City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed his side’s interest in the Englishman, but only if Spurs are willing to negotiate.

Despite the minimal training sessions Kane will have banked before Sunday’s blockbuster clash, Nuno Espirito Santo has claimed that anyone in training is in contention to play.

Having been active in this summer’s transfer market, three other new signings could also be set to feature, including Bryan Gil, Cristian Romero and Pierluigi Gollini.

Nuno will be keen to get off to a fast start in what looks sure to be a hugely competitive Premier League season at the top, but hosting City on the opening weekend could hardly be a tougher assignment.

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