Tottenham Hotspur 'have opened talks' with star striker Harry Kane over a new contract alongside their attempts to tie down Eric Dier, according to reports.

The Lowdown: Kane's future uncertain...

The England forward's contract expires in 2024, leaving chairman Daniel Levy with three choices - reach an agreement over fresh terms, decide to sell in the next two transfer windows or let him leave as a free agent.

Kane departing the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium would come as an almighty blow to Antonio Conte or any other manager who succeeds the Italian.

The 29-year-old is arguably Spurs' most crucial Premier League player and stands out as their best-performing asset, making his future a hot topic in north London.

The Latest: Tottenham open Kane contract talks...

According to Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke, Spurs 'have opened talks' with Kane over a new deal in N17, although the negotiations are believed to be at an 'early' stage.

This comes amid the club's attempts to also agree fresh terms with Dier, with the report adding that Tottenham (and Levy by extension) are 'desperate' to tie down Kane in particular.

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The Verdict: Crucial...

Kane signing on the dotted line to extend his Tottenham stay would be a major boost for the club. The attacker's importance cannot be overstated, not just as an all-round striker, but also a creator who can drop further deep and link up the play.

Kane's class in this regard saw him take home the English top flight's Playmaker of the Year award in 2021, alongside his Golden Boot exploits in that campaign.

The Spurs academy graduate has since gone on to become a figurehead under Conte, currently standing out as Tottenham's best player by average match rating and top goal scorer with 18 in 25 league starts (WhoScored), also becoming the club's all-time top scorer earlier this month.

Manchester United and Bayern Munich are reported to be watching developments closely, and these next few months could be pivotal in determining Kane's future.