Harry Kane is ready to trigger his Bayern Munich escape hatch, and Tottenham Hotspur have a secret weapon as they prepare to rival Barcelona in the race to sign their former striker, TEAMtalk understands. The England captain must notify Bayern by January 31 if he wants to activate the €65m (£57m / $75m) release clause that will free him next summer – and sources in Barcelona say he is seriously tempted by the LaLiga side’s vision of a post-Robert Lewandowski attack.
Barcelona see him as the perfect bridge before they attempt to sign Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, and are poised to offer Kane Champions League nights and a salary north of €500,000 (£440,000 / $575,000) per week, as they anticipate Lewandowski’s departure next summer. Exploratory talks began last month; Kane’s camp has signalled openness to a new league, even if it means parking his pursuit of Alan Shearer’s 260-goal record (he sits on 213) in the Premier League. However, Tottenham hold matching rights from the 2023 sale, so if Bayern accepts a bid for Kane or his release clause is met, then the club have the option to match it. This could be the secret weapon that helps them in negotiations.
Thomas Frank’s positive start and system would suit Kane, and the emotional pull of unfinished business – plus 47 goals to immortality – remains potent. North London whispers suggest Bayern would demand the full clause plus add-ons from Spurs, testing even ENIC’s appetite…
TEAMtalk state that many inside Tottenham are expecting their former captain, Kane, to return to the club. We understand that Manchester United, who are long-term admirers, are watching Kane’s situation but trailing in the race. Bayern, meanwhile, are relaxed. Sporting director Max Eberl insists Kane is “happy in body and soul” in Munich, family settled, goals flowing.
