King to test knee but will be offered coaching role if he turns down deal

Ledley King will put his troublesome knee to the test before deciding whether to retire this summer.



But the Tottenham stalwart will be offered a coaching role at the club should he decide to hang up his boots.

Decisions, decisions: Ledley King (left) will make his Spurs future known

King’s current Spurs contract officially expires on Sunday and he has yet to sign fresh terms.



And the central-defender - whose career has been ravaged by knee problems - will see how his body holds up to the rigours of pre-season before making decision on whether to retire.

Stalwart: King has been at White Hart Lane since 1998

King underwent yet another knee operation at the end of last season and is unsure whether the joint could get through another Premier League season.



The former England international will hold talks with manager-in-waiting Andre Villas-Boas after the club’s pre-season tour of America.



King will be offered a coaching or ambassadorial role at the club should he decide to call it a day.

