5 reasons why Harry Kane will leave Tottenham Hotspur in the near future

#3 Spurs' new stadium will limit transfer funds

White Hart Lane under construction

Tottenham's new 61,000-odd capacity stadium is currently under construction and is due to be completed in time for the start of the 2018/19 Premier League season. Their new ground is a fantastic long-term investment for the club, but will they suffer on the pitch in the short-term?

My belief is that they will. For better clarity, let's look at the example of Arsenal when they left Highbury and moved into the Emirates Stadium.

They were financially handicapped for several seasons and weren't able to compete with their rivals in the transfer market due to having to pay off the cost of their new home. Arsenal fans will tell you that this set them back, and the facts are plain to see, as they've had limited success since their move.

In the case of Tottenham, Chairman Daniel Levy is cautious when it comes to putting up money for new players. He has adopted a method of re-investing from player sales and constantly encourages youth development within the squad.

To win trophies on a consistent basis, Spurs need to be active and compete in the transfer market, and to put it quite simply, after they move to the new stadium, they might not be able to.

Levy admitted in the summer that they couldn't financially compete with the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea, and that situation stands to get even worse in the coming seasons.

Tottenham's trophy drought is a prime concern, and if it continues this way without them being able to strengthen their side, then for how long will Harry Kane stick around?

When big offers from Europe's top clubs come flying in, will the club be able to resist? When trophy-winning teams stake their claim, will Kane be able to resist?

I, for one, sincerely hope Kane remains in the Premier League because he could break every club and league record there is. However, at the moment, his departure seems to be more a question of when and not if, and Tottenham fans, enjoy him while you have him because the clock sure is ticking.