Why Harry Kane must stay in Premier League for golden record

Why Harry Kane should stay in the Premier League to break Alan Shearer's all-time top goalscorer record.

As Tottenham Hotspur find themselves locked in a tug-of-war over their star striker Harry Kane, one major question remains: should Kane stay at Spurs or seek pastures new?

The English striker, who turns 30 on July 28, has a generous contract offer on the table from Tottenham, set to significantly improve his current £200,000-a-week terms.

Despite this, he is reportedly hesitant to sign while the transfer window is still open, with powerhouses like Bayern Munich rumoured to be circling.

I am compelled to argue that Kane should stay, not just at Tottenham but within the Premier League as a whole.

Why? Because he stands on the cusp of history, he is only 48 goals behind the Premier League's all-time top scorer, Alan Shearer, who boasts a record 260 goals.

Here's a glance at the current top five:

Rank	Player	Goals
1	Alan Shearer	260
2	Harry Kane	213
3	Wayne Rooney	208
4	Andy Cole	187
5	Sergio Aguero	184

While European glory has its allure, I believe breaking Shearer's record and etching his name at the top of the Premier League's all-time goal scorers list would be a more significant achievement for Kane.

The record, untouched since Shearer's retirement in 2006, represents remarkable consistency and a lethal finish over a career in one of the world's most competitive leagues.

Kane's exit to Bayern Munich or any other European club would not only rob him of this opportunity but also deprive Premier League fans of witnessing history.

As a striker who has consistently scored 20 or more goals a season in the Premier League, it's feasible that Kane could surpass Shearer in a couple of seasons, given he stays healthy.

Under the new Spurs manager, Ange Postecoglu, the team appears ready to take on an attacking 4-3-3 style.

If Kane stays, he could be the lynchpin in this new setup, and the goals would inevitably follow.

Given the sizeable new contract offer on the table, it is obvious that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and new manager Ange Postecoglou recognise Kane's importance.

They, too, would like to see him break Shearer's record in a Spurs jersey.

With the club bringing in new players like Guglielmo Vicario and James Madison and potential further reinforcements in defence, Kane might find a revitalised Spurs side a tempting proposition.

Ultimately, the decision rests with Kane. Will he prioritise personal achievement over club glory?

Or does the siren call of a potential Champions League win prove too irresistible? Only time will tell.