For the first time in the Harry Kane transfer saga, there is light at the end of the tunnel, with negotiations nearing completion.
The Athletic reports that Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign the England captain.
Kane has been Bayern’s primary target this summer, and for the first time since speculation emerged, the transfer tug-of-war is close to an end.
Tottenham have been holding out for at least £100 million for their record goalscorer, but Bayern’s proposal is understood to be worth over £86.4m.
It remains to be seen if add-ons or bonuses will push the mammoth figure closer to Tottenham’s expectations, but the onus is now on Kane to decide if he wants the move.
For most of the summer, rumour had it the 30-year-old striker was eager to end his 14-year association with Spurs to explore opportunities abroad.
Silverware is the only thing missing from Kane’s remarkable career, and the England international was keen to join Bayern, where he can finally add a trophy to his cabinet.
He wanted the situation resolved before Tottenham’s Premier League curtain raiser at Brentford on Sunday.
However, life under new Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou has brought a renewed sense of optimism, and Kane has reportedly been leaning towards remaining in North London.
Perhaps Tottenham’s resilient stance on his valuation played a part, but it remains to be seen how he will handle the latest development.
Kane has only 12 months left to run on his deal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and will be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any club of his choice in January.
There is already an eye-watering contract renewal offer from Spurs, but reports have it the Englishman has no intention of pledging his allegiance to the club.
Kane’s greenlight is now the only thing missing from his long-awaited move to Bayern, who remain confident the English marksman wants the transfer.
The Germans are willing to offer Kane £25m per year – the equivalent of £480,000 a week – which will more than double his current basic salary. The final decision rests with the striker.
