Nuno ready for Kane talks

Talisman set for sit down with Spurs boss today

NUNO ESPIRITO SANTO plans to hold talks with Harry Kane today after the wantaway striker finally returned to Tottenham.

Following an extended postEuros break to the Bahamas and Florida, which prevented Kane reporting as expected last Monday, he is now in isolation — further delaying his involvement in Spurs boss Nuno’s plans.

The 28-year-old, who wants to join Manchester City, is isolating at the Spurs Lodge hotel facility and training alone. Tottenham host Manchester City in their season opener on Sunday.

The north London side do not expect Kane to join the rest of Nuno’s squad in full training until Thursday, and have made a £60million-plus move for Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez

Following Spurs’ friendly draw at Chelsea on Wednesday, Nuno confirmed he had yet to speak to Kane. But after their 1-0 win over Arsenal yesterday, Nuno, who refused to discuss Martinez, said: ‘It’s true he (Kane) is with us. He is with us and already training. He’s good.

‘We expect to integrate Harry when he follows all the protocols we have to apply. I will speak with him as soon as possible because he is already at the Lodge.

‘We have a training session and with social distancing, hopefully I will speak with Harry.’

Spurs have moved to beat Arsenal to Martinez by stepping up their interest in the striker and agreeing a deal with Inter. Tottenham remain adamant Kane will not be sold and have targeted Martinez to play alongside the England captain.

Inter are in serious financial trouble, needing to raise significant funds and slash their wage bill by up to 30 per cent, but are reluctant to sell both their strikers — Romelu Lukaku is set to join rivals Chelsea. Martinez’s plans will also be a factor. His agent Alejandro Camano said: ‘Lautaro is happy at Inter and in Italy. His decision is to stay.’

Spurs were without club-record signing Tanguy Ndombele against Arsenal, and he is yet to feature in pre-season.

Nuno said: ‘He is not injured but we consider it is not yet the right moment for him to be part of the game.’

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was equally cryptic about the absence of Joe Willock, who is set to join Newcastle after the Gunners accepted a bid of £22m.

‘With Joe, I will explain the reasons when we can,’ Arteta said. ‘When I can say more, I will let you know.’

LIVERPOOL have suffered an injury scare after key defender Andy Robertson hobbled off in the 1-1 friendly draw with Athletic Bilbao at Anfield.

The left back had to be helped off the pitch by two of the club’s medical team shortly before half-time. He appeared to fall awkwardly as he attempted to stop a cross. Boss Jurgen Klopp said: ‘It was pretty painful. The pain settled already but he needs to get a scan and then we will

know more.’