Barça target Bayern’s Kane as top transfer, English sources confirm | OneFootball

In Spain, the rumors about Harry Kane are not dying down. After the Catalan newspaper SPORT reported on possible interest from FC Barcelona in early November, the renowned British Guardian has now followed up: The Catalans are said to have chosen the FC Bayern striker as their top transfer target for the summer of 2026.

According to the report, Barça is desperately searching for a successor to Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires next year and is unlikely to be extended. Kane is said to be the preferred choice of sporting director Deco and coach Hansi Flick.

Kane as Lewandowski's Successor – but Bayern Wants to Extend

The English national team captain is under contract with FC Bayern until 2027. And the Munich club has no intention of selling him – on the contrary: They want to extend the 32-year-old's contract long-term.

Sports director Max Eberl stated in kicker: “Harry knows our appreciation, we feel his appreciation, and that he feels extremely comfortable here. The talks will begin sometime in the coming months.”

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Kane himself has repeatedly emphasized that he feels “extremely comfortable” in Munich and still has big goals with Bayern. Since his move from Tottenham in the summer of 2023, the striker has been a central component in Bayern's offensive system.

However, a transfer would also be financially challenging. According to the Guardian, FC Barcelona would have to activate Kane's release clause of over 65 million euros – and do so this winter to be able to sign the striker next summer.

Additionally, Kane's high salary comes into play: The striker earns over 20 million euros per year at the German record champion. Given the Catalans' strained financial situation, such a deal currently seems highly unrealistic.

Bayern Remains Calm

At Säbener Straße, they are following the speculations with composure. For Bayern, it is clear: Kane is the sporting center of the Kompany project – and should remain so beyond 2027.

A move to Barcelona would probably only be conceivable if the Catalans could perform financial magic – and if Kane himself truly desired a new adventure. But that doesn't seem to be the case at the moment.

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