Liverpool committed a club-record £85m on Darwin Nunez only last summer and, having also signed Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven in the January window, are prioritising a move for a midfielder this summer, with Jude Bellingham top of their list and Chelsea playmaker Mason Mount also under consideration.
Kane was released by Arsenal at 8 years old, but letting their prized player join their north London rivals is unthinkable in any circumstances — and in any case, the Gunners have Gabriel Jesus returning from injury — which leaves Manchester United as the only real option left in England.
Elsewhere in Europe, Bayern Munich‘s interest is credible and the appeal for Spurs in reaching an agreement with an overseas club is obvious given it would create welcome distance between the club and the consequences of allowing Kane to leave. The likely slam dunk that is while a Bundesliga title — Bayern have now won the league for a decade straight, though this season is shaping up to be a much closer race — would appeal to a player craving silverware, Kane remaining in England feels more likely.
If he does, it sets up the possibility of Kane emulating Rooney — albeit it much later in his career — and turning his back on the club he loved for the chance to fill his trophy cabinet at Old Trafford.
