Mind-Blowing London Talks: Harry Kane Shakes Bayern Munich with Astronomical Valuation Gap

Bayern Munich still falls far below Tottenham's asking price for Harry Kane following a meeting between officials from both clubs in London on Monday. Representatives from Spurs and Bayern engaged in discussions regarding Kane over lunch in the city, which carried on throughout the afternoon.

The valuation gap, which is believed to be at least £20m, still exists. However, negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, and Kane is reportedly willing to have formal discussions with Bayern if a deal is reached. In the event that Kane comes back to the Premier League in the future, Tottenham will require a buy-back clause.

Bayern Munich is willing to surpass their transfer record by signing Kane, surpassing the €80m (£68.5m) they paid Atletico Madrid for Lucas Hernandez in 2019. Despite having only 12 months remaining on his contract, they are prepared to offer a higher sum for Kane.

Chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen and technical director Marco Neppe arrived at Munich airport on Monday morning to fly to England.

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Bayern Munich are convinced Spurs' record scorer wants to join them

The clubs were scheduled to meet last week, but the session was rescheduled. However, there has been ongoing dialogue between both sides regarding the future of England captain Kane.

Bayern Munich, the German champions, firmly believe that Kane desires to join their club. Kane has decided against signing a new contract with Tottenham this summer and expresses a preference for joining Bayern over other clubs that have shown interest.

Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning champions of France, believe they have a chance to sign Kane if Tottenham chooses to part ways with him. Nevertheless, they are not willing to engage in a competitive bidding process. Throughout the summer, Tottenham has consistently maintained their stance that Kane is not available for transfer. With one year remaining on his contract and no expressed desire to depart, Kane's commitment to Spurs remains intact.

Spurs face the risk of retaining him beyond the transfer window and potentially losing a top-tier goalscorer to a Premier League rival next summer, without a transfer fee. Hence, Tottenham is engaging in discussions with interested clubs overseas. Consequently, if Bayern and Tottenham fail to agree on a transfer fee, Kane will continue playing football for Tottenham.

If that scenario presents itself, what factors could motivate him to extend his contract later in the season? The straightforward response is that it would necessitate Spurs transforming into a team with the ability to secure championships. This is the predicament that Levy finds himself in. Otherwise, he can anticipate the England captain to have a wide range of clubs to choose from both domestically and internationally.

Analysis: Stick or twist - Levy faces a huge gamble

We News' Paul Gilmour @skysportspaulg:

"The fact Kane won't sign a new deal this summer will only increase the prospect of the England captain being on the move in the coming weeks.

Considering Thomas Tuchel's strong determination to actualize this, coupled with Bayern's commitment to negotiating a favorable financial arrangement with Spurs, the scales are increasingly tilting towards Kane leaving.

However, it is worth mentioning that we have been informed that Kane is content with focusing on his football at Tottenham, and the possibility of extending his contract at a later point in the season remains open.

Daniel Levy faces a crucial decision in the upcoming weeks regarding the future of his career. Will he consider the possibility of a contract extension later in the season? Does he have confidence in Ange Postecoglou and his team's ability to adopt an attacking style and appear to be potential champions at this early stage of the project? If the response to these pivotal inquiries is negative, it is probable that the Premier League will bid farewell to one of its finest goal-scorers, and Tottenham may opt to utilize the funds to establish a more balanced playing squad.

Analysis: Kane a good fit for Bayern - and Tuchel wants him

European football expert Kevin Hatchard on We News:

Harry Kane could be a valuable addition to Bayern Munich, seen as a significant achievement to bring the English captain to the Bundesliga. Both Bayern and the Bundesliga as a whole anticipate the positive impact it would have. They view Kane as an individual who can elevate their attacking prowess to new heights. While Bayern possesses talented players, they also require a positive narrative, given their recent struggles in retaining the Bundesliga title and their defeat against Manchester City in the Champions League. Thomas Tuchel is also advocating for this transfer.

Bayern have had a longstanding interest in him, so this is not a sudden development. However, Tuchel holds more authority at Bayern compared to other recent coaches. The departures of CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic have further solidified Tuchel's position, and he is highly regarded within the Bayern organization.

They view Kane as a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, which is a favorable scenario for Kane. Lewandowski consistently scored goals in the Bundesliga year after year, and importantly, he also contributed to Bayern's success in the Champions League.

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