Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has reportedly expressed his desire to join Bayern Munich, according to the German club’s honorary president Uli Hoeness. Bayern had previously made a bid of €70 million plus add-ons for Kane, but it was rejected by Tottenham. However, Bayern remains determined to secure the services of the England captain.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel has already had discussions with Kane regarding a potential move, and Hoeness, speaking from Bayern’s pre-season training camp, expressed confidence in signing Tottenham’s record goalscorer if the player “kept his word.” Hoeness also mentioned that Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge regularly communicates with Kane.
Kane currently has one year remaining on his contract with Tottenham, and the club is still hoping to convince him to extend it. The striker recently reported for the first day of pre-season training and traveled with the squad to Perth, Australia.
The relationship between Tottenham and Bayern appears to be positive, as Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen met with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy for breakfast in London. However, no fresh offer was made during the meeting, and no specific price was quoted following Bayern’s initial bid.
Kane’s contract negotiations with Tottenham were put on hold last season as he focused on helping the club qualify for the Champions League. Unfortunately, Tottenham finished in eighth place and missed out on European football altogether.
Despite not winning a trophy at either the domestic or international level, Kane has achieved significant milestones in his career. In February, he broke Jimmy Greaves’ all-time Tottenham goalscoring record by scoring his 267th goal for the club. The following month, he became England’s record goalscorer.
For Tottenham and chairman Daniel Levy, keeping Kane at the club would be a risk worth taking. Kane is a crucial player for Tottenham and has been their top goalscorer for several seasons. Losing him would be a significant blow to the team’s ambitions.
However, Bayern Munich’s interest in Kane is a testament to his quality and reputation as one of the best strikers in the world. Joining Bayern would provide Kane with the opportunity to compete for major trophies on a regular basis and potentially further enhance his legacy.
Ultimately, the decision rests with Kane, and it remains to be seen whether he will stay at Tottenham or make the move to Bayern Munich. Both options present their own advantages and challenges, and it will be interesting to see how this transfer saga unfolds in the coming weeks.