Harry Kane Awaits Fate: Tottenham Star Makes Crucial Start Against Shakhtar Donetsk with Bayern Munich Cast in Shadow
Bayern Munich offers €100m+ for Harry Kane, yet to receive response from Tottenham Kane seeks clarity on his future before season opener
Harry Kane has been selected as the captain for Tottenham in their pre-season friendly against Shakhtar Donetsk on Sunday, despite Bayern Munich's ongoing interest in the club's top scorer of all time.
According to Sky Germany, Bayern Munich, the German champions, recently submitted a final offer to Tottenham Hotspur for Kane, amounting to over €100 million euros (£86.2 million). Although Bayern had previously stated that they would pursue other targets if a prompt response was not received from Spurs, they are currently awaiting feedback from the Premier League club.
Tottenham's chairman, Daniel Levy, is currently in the USA; however, it is not thought to be connected to any possible transfers.
Ahead of Tottenham's first Premier League match of the new season against Brentford on Sunday, August 13, Kane desires a resolution regarding his future. The match will be broadcast live on We.
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Kane's contract with Spurs expires next summer, and there is a danger in retaining him beyond the current transfer window. If they do, they risk losing a top-notch goal scorer to a Premier League rival next summer without any transfer fee. Among the interested clubs, including French champions Paris Saint-Germain, the 30-year-old prefers joining Bayern.
If Spurs agree to the offer, We News anticipates a swift completion of the transfer.
Kane has the potential to potentially earn approximately £11m net per year throughout a five-year agreement, with the breakdown comprising of a basic salary, number of games played, and bonuses.
Tottenham's leading goal scorer has not dismissed the possibility of making a comeback to the Premier League in the future. Despite a disappointing season for Spurs, where they finished eighth and failed to secure European football, Kane managed to score an impressive 30 goals in the Premier League. It's worth noting that Tottenham has been without a trophy since 2008.
He has achieved a remarkable 280 goals in 435 appearances for the club. His journey began in December 2011 when he scored his first goal for Spurs. In the highly competitive Premier League, he has found the back of the net 213 times in 320 games. Astonishingly, he is only 48 goals away from surpassing Alan Shearer's long-standing record as the top scorer in Premier League history. Get exclusive access to the Premier League and a plethora of other content by subscribing to NOW for just £26 per month for 12 months. You can cancel anytime.
According to Sky in Italy, there are reports that Tottenham is showing interest in acquiring Porto's striker Mehdi Taremi. It is rumored that Porto is asking for a fee of £26m for the talented Iranian forward.At the same time, Tottenham has reached an agreement with Rosario Central for the signing of striker Alejo Veliz.
Spurs see Veliz as a talent to develop for the future and the north London club have beaten other interested sides to his signature.
Spurs step up striker search
While Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy engages in negotiations with Bayern Munich's CEO, striker Harry Kane finds himself contemplating the potential benefits and true value that a potential transfer could bring him.
While he has hinted at being receptive to the move, his conviction that it would be unjust to depart without reaching an agreement prior to the inaugural Premier League match of the season serves as a testament to his unwavering loyalty to his childhood club. Naturally, for Kane, this endeavor is not solely motivated by financial gain. Despite the fact that he would become the highest-paid player at Bayern, the impetus behind this transition lies in the desire to cement his long-lasting impact on the game.
Considering this, the Premier League goalscoring record is a crucial factor to consider. Kane has openly expressed his desire to achieve this historic milestone, in addition to his already impressive scoring records for Tottenham and England. In the past, this desire has been used as a justification for why he would not move abroad. With 30 goals scored last season, surpassing the record is an attainable goal.
However, a potential move to Germany and joining Bayern does not necessarily mean the end of this pursuit. It has been reported that a five-year contract is on the table, and even if it is not completed in its entirety, there would still be sufficient time for Kane (who has been very careful in managing his physical condition) to make a comeback and score the remaining 48 goals required to surpass Alan Shearer.
A move to Bayern would also all-but guarantee the elusive team trophy missing from his CV.
Read the full feature by We' Peter Smith here...
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