The January transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Kane wants to stay in Prem, but Bayern think they can change his mind
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is keen to remain in England and try to make Premier League history, but Bayern Munich are prepared to put in an “attractive offer” to entice him, per the Independent.
The England captain has been linked with a move to the German outfit heavily over the last year since the departure of Robert Lewandowski, and Bayern are still in need of a striker, which has made 29-year-old Kane an attractive prospect. Kane is entering the last 12 months of his current deal at Spurs and it remains unclear whether he will sign a new contract with the North London club, which could force Tottenham to make a deal to move Kane on in the summer.
The report reveals that while Kane would prefer to stay in England, with the forward on 206 Premier League goals and eyeing up Alan Shearer’s record of 260 goals.
– Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga & more (U.S.)
– Read on ESPN+: Rating Europe’s best impact subs
But Bayern have not been discouraged too much from making a bid in the summer because it is understood that Spurs are reluctant to allow Kane to leave for another Premier League club, increasing the chances of a move to the Bundesliga champions.
Despite a successful career with Tottenham, trophies have been elusive, with the forward finishing runner-up in the Premier League in 2016, as well as losing two League Cup finals alongside a Champions League final defeat in 2019. Bayern, on the other hand, have enjoyed domestic dominance over the last decade, which would likely appeal to Kane as he looks to add team hardware to his list of personal achievements.
However, Manchester United are also thought to be admirers of Spurs’ record goalscorer as manager Erik ten Hag looks to sign a high-profile striker in the summer. The Red Devils have also been linked with younger strikers such as Napoli‘s Victor Osimhen and Benfica‘s Goncalo Ramos, indicating that United may feel better suited to signing a more long-term option than Kane.
