Harry Kane’s potential move to Bayern Munich remains in negotiation, but the German club is significantly below Tottenham’s valuation of the English striker. Representatives from both clubs met in London on Monday to discuss the transfer, with talks continuing into the afternoon.
As of now, there is believed to be a gap of at least £20 million between Bayern’s offer and Tottenham’s asking price. The Bavarian giants are willing to pay a maximum of €100 million (£85.7 million) for Kane, consisting of €90 million (£77.1 million) upfront and €10 million (£8.7 million) in add-ons. However, Spurs are adamant about receiving at least £100 million for their record goalscorer.
Despite the difference in valuation, negotiations between the clubs are ongoing. Kane, who has one year left on his Tottenham contract, is reportedly open to formal discussions with Bayern should an agreement be reached.
Tottenham is also insistent on including a buy-back clause in the deal, ensuring the option to reacquire Kane if he returns to the Premier League in the future.
Bayern Munich would likely have to break their transfer record, set at €80 million (£68.5 million) when they acquired Lucas Hernandez from Atletico Madrid in 2019, to secure Kane’s signature.
Paris Saint-Germain is another club interested in Kane, but they are cautious not to get involved in a bidding war. However, Tottenham faces the risk of keeping Kane beyond the transfer window and losing him on a free transfer next summer, potentially to a Premier League rival. This is why the club is also engaging with interested foreign clubs.
Kane’s refusal to sign a new contract this summer has intensified the likelihood of his departure. Thomas Tuchel, PSG’s manager, is reportedly obsessed with bringing the English captain to the French club, while Bayern Munich is making every effort to agree on a suitable financial package with Tottenham.
If a transfer fee agreement is not reached with Bayern, Kane is prepared to continue with Tottenham and focus on his football. However, the prospect of extending his contract later in the season will depend on Spurs’ ability to become a team capable of winning trophies. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy faces a tough decision, considering the potential outcomes and Kane’s stature in the football world.
For Bayern Munich, signing Kane would be a significant coup, elevating their attack and providing a feel-good story for the Bundesliga. The German club sees Kane as a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, with Thomas Tuchel’s influence at Bayern amplifying the interest in the English striker.
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