Thomas Frank Responds to Rumours of Harry Kane’s Return to Spurs | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur Eyes Kane Reunion as Thomas Frank Opens Door

Thomas Frank has not shied away from the prospect of welcoming Harry Kane back to Tottenham Hotspur. The Danish manager, who took over in the summer, addressed speculation surrounding the England captain and made his stance crystal clear. “I think there’s a lot of Tottenham fans including myself who would like to see Kane back,” he said. “He’s a top player. Personally, I don’t think he will do it right now, if I’m honest, he’ll probably stay in Bayern and continue performing well. But he’s welcome. If he wants to join us, he’s more than welcome.”

For Spurs supporters, the comments strike an emotional chord. Kane remains not only the club’s record scorer with 280 goals but also a symbol of what the club can achieve with a genuine world-class striker at its core.

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Kane’s Bayern chapter

Kane departed Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 to join Bayern Munich, where he finally added silverware to his career by lifting the Bundesliga title. His impact has been emphatic. With 98 goals in 103 appearances, the forward has established himself as one of the most lethal finishers in European football.

Despite his success, murmurs of a return to England refuse to fade. Reports in Germany suggest that a clause in Kane’s Bayern contract could allow Tottenham first refusal should he decide to leave, with a potential £56.7 million fee being discussed. To trigger such an arrangement, the striker would need to inform Bayern by the end of the January window.

Record chase back in England

The lure of returning to Tottenham Hotspur is not just sentimental. Kane sits on 213 Premier League goals, only 47 short of Alan Shearer’s long-standing record of 260. Two more productive seasons in England could see him take his place as the league’s greatest ever marksman. For a player who has already cemented his status as Spurs’ all-time top scorer, the temptation to add the Premier League crown to his list of achievements may prove irresistible.

Thomas Frank acknowledged Kane’s current momentum in Germany. “He was top-scorer last year and won the championship, he’s doing fantastic now,” he said. Yet the door remains open in north London, and with Tottenham showing fresh ambition in the post-Daniel Levy era, the conversation carries weight.

Financial considerations for Spurs

Re-signing Kane would not be without its complications. His reported wages at Bayern Munich are close to £400,000 per week, a figure that would test Tottenham’s current structure. However, the appetite among supporters, coupled with the club’s evolving strategy under new leadership, suggests the idea will not be dismissed outright.

What is clear is that Tottenham Hotspur and Harry Kane remain bound by unfinished business. Thomas Frank has voiced what many fans already feel: the club would welcome their prodigal striker home, should he decide the time is right.