Thomas Tuchel insists Bayern Munich will go ‘all in’ on signing a striker this summer
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has insisted that the club will go ‘all in’ on signing a striker this summer, amid their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane.
Tottenham have rejected two offers from the German champions for Kane, the second thought to be worth £68.5million plus add-ons. Bayern are still keen to sign the England international with officials from both clubs meeting on Thursday but Spurs remain adamant their striker will not be sold this summer despite having just one year left on his contract.
Tuchel was quizzed on the club’s interest in Kane on Saturday and while he refused to discuss individual players, he underlined his desire to bring in a striker this summer.
‘I have a very boring answer: I do not comment on players who are not with us,’ Tuchel told a press conference. ‘It’s well known that we are looking for a number 9. If we find someone that fits in, then we’ll go all in. If we don’t find anyone, we’re happy with our squad. But we need more patience.’
Alternatives for Bayern Munich
Should Spurs hold firm, Bayern are prepared to wait until next summer when Kane becomes a free agent and are now considering possible alternatives for the coming season. Sky Sport Germany report the club have already begun talks with the representatives of Manchester City star Julian Alvarez on a season-long loan deal. Dusan Vlahovic is another option under consideration.
Kane meanwhile has travelled with the rest of the Tottenham squad for their pre-season tour of Australia and Asia.
Conclusion
Bayern Munich are determined to sign a new striker this summer and have identified Harry Kane as their top target. However, Tottenham have rejected two offers from the German champions and remain adamant their striker will not be sold this summer. Should Spurs hold firm, Bayern are prepared to wait until next summer when Kane becomes a free agent and are now considering possible alternatives for the coming season.
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