With Bayern Munich continuing their pursuit of Harry Kane, European football expert Andy Brassell has explained why the situation surrounding the Tottenham Hotspur star’s future is different this summer.
After coming through the Tottenham academy, Kane has become a club legend thanks to his goalscoring efforts.
The 29-year-old surpassed Jimmy Greaves as the club’s all-time leading goalscorer earlier this year (GOAL) and secured his legacy in North London.
However, it was a difficult season all around for Spurs, who finished eighth in the Premier League and failed to compete in any of the cup competitions they were involved in.
With Kane now in the final year of his current contract, there is growing speculation he will move on in search of silverware.
Bayern Munich are ready to offer Kane a move away from Spurs, and according to Florian Plettenberg, the player himself is now convinced on the switch to Germany.
Bayern have been encouraged by Kane
While the Bundesliga side have long held an interest in the England captain, it is suggested things are different this time around because Kane has actively made it known he is keen on the move. That’s according to Andy Brassell on the Transfer Show.
He said: “Something has really changed between Bayern Munich and Harry Kane. What’s changed is that he’s expressed an openness to the move.
“This isn’t a new interest, Bayern have been interested in a long time, but this is the first time they have had some encouragement back.
“If you combine that with the fact Kane’s got a year left on his contract, it means Spurs have got a decision to make.
“Spurs are going to have to do an extraordinary amount to convince Kane that they are going to consistently qualify for the Champions League in order to get him to sign a new contract.
“Given Kane’s age, this next contract is going to be his last big one while he’s in his prime. It’s not about the money, it’s about the legacy.
“The opportunity to consistently have a go at the Champions League is what has made his nose perk up at Bayern’s interest, I suspect.”
Spurs Web Opinion
If Harry Kane is really serious about moving on, and Bayern are ultimately willing to pay the fee we want, we should get this deal wrapped up and set about finding a replacement as soon as possible.
We cannot let this drag on and leave it until too late in the transfer window to fill the hole left by Kane.