Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been linked with a sensational return to the Premier League, and it could happen this summer.
Liverpool are out of the picture after splashing over £200 million to bring in Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. Manchester City are also ruled out, with Erling Braut Haaland leading the line.
Kane doesn’t fit into Chelsea’s recruitment strategy, which leaves Manchester United and Arsenal as potential landing spots.
United have a long-standing interest in Kane. They wanted to lure him to Old Trafford before he moved to Bayern, but pulled the plug in favour of a £72m move for Rasmus Hojlund.
It turned out to be a colossal error, but they could get another chance to right their wrongs.
Arsenal brought in Viktor Gyokeres last summer, while Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz have returned from lengthy spells on the sidelines.
Kane has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona, who are in the market for a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski.
Barca’s financial situation will make it difficult to launch a move for Kane, but his contract details could extend an olive branch.
Bayern have reiterated that they have no interest in letting Kane leave the club. However, according to the Guardian, Kane could be available for a bargain next summer.
The 32-year-old reportedly has a £57m release clause in his contract, sparking intense speculation about a potential summer exit.
However, Die Rekordmeister are looking to get the drop on potential suitors by negotiating a new contract for the Englishman.
Kane’s current deal with the Bundesliga champions runs until 2027. But they’re leaving nothing to chance, even though the club hierarchy believes he’s settled in Germany.
“Harry has great confidence in us, and he feels comfortable in Munich,” said Bayern’s chief executive, Jan-Christian Dreesen.
“He and his family are settled in. Therefore, we’ve got absolutely no reason to rush.”
Despite Bayern’s confidence, a return to the Premier League could be difficult for Kane to turn down, especially after finally lifting silverware in Bavaria.
If United, Arsenal or Tottenham decide to activate Kane’s release clause before he signs a new deal, Bayern will have a serious fight on their hands to keep him at the Allianz Arena.
Since joining the Bavarians, Kane has bagged 120 goals and 30 assists in 127 games. He has notched 35 goals in 31 games across all competitions this season.
Kane is poised to spark a bidding war this summer if Premier League clubs decide to act, so this potential transfer saga is one to keep an eye on in the coming months.
