Harry Kane of Tottenham, who Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer calls a “really appealing talent,” has expressed a desire to join the club.
The Bundesliga champions and the English striker have apparently reached an agreement in principle for a summer transfer. Bayern has made two proposals for the striker that Tottenham has rejected, but the German club is currently drafting a third offer that should be more in line with Tottenham’s £100 million ($128 million) asking price. Hainer has praised the 30-year-old while asserting that he would be a tremendous addition to Bayern and the Bundesliga during their continued chase of Kane.
WHAT THEY SAID: “I think the Bundesliga doesn’t have that many international stars anymore,” said the Bayern president, as per Kicker. “That contributes to how the Bundesliga is marketed internationally. FC Bayern always tries to get international stars to make us and the Bundesliga better. Harry Kane is definitely a highly attractive player, England national team captain, top scorer. He would be good for us and the Bundesliga.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Spurs owner Joe Lewis has reportedly instructed Daniel Levy to sell Kane if he does not sign a contract extension this summer, with his current deal set to expire in 2024. Paris Saint-Germain could challenge Bayern for Kane’s signature as they seek a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, while Manchester United were also tempted to lure the forward to Old Trafford before being put off by Levy’s £100 million valuation.
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WHAT NEXT? Kane continues to train with Tottenham in pre-season but their coach Ange Postecoglou wants the transfer saga to be resolved at the earliest possible date as he is “not relaxed” about the situation.
