Barcelona are reportedly exploring a deal for Bayern Munich and England star Harry Kane, though the player is currently focused on the World Cup. Reports indicate that Barcelona have made contact with Kane’s representatives to express their interest in signing the striker.
However, Kane’s camp reportedly informed Barcelona that he does not wish to discuss his future during the ongoing World Cup. Consequently, Barcelona have agreed to revisit the potential move after the tournament concludes.
Kane’s current situation and contract
Kane, who is 32 years old, has been performing at a high level since joining Bayern Munich. He has scored 70 goals in 60 games for club and country this season and is currently a leading goal scorer for England at the World Cup. His strong performances have positioned him as a serious contender for the Ballon d’Or this season.
Despite his success in Bavaria, Kane’s future at Bayern Munich is uncertain as he is nearing the final year of his contract. While he has been linked with a return to the Premier League in recent months, a move to Barcelona has emerged as another potential option.
According to one report, Kane is very content in Bavaria, and Bayern Munich would likely resist any attempts to sign their star player. It is also understood that Kane’s focus after the World Cup will be on negotiating a new deal with Bayern Munich. Earlier this year, when asked about interest from Barcelona, Kane remained non-committal, stating he had not heard anything and was happy at Bayern, focusing on the current season.
Barcelona’s search for a new striker
Barcelona are actively seeking a new striker to fill the void left by Robert Lewandowski. Lewandowski is set to join MLS side Chicago Fire on a free transfer, with the signing expected to be made official soon. Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Lewandowski’s move to Chicago Fire is a done deal, with the Polish striker having agreed to terms after visiting the club and city.
Lewandowski’s departure marks the end of his four seasons at Barcelona, where he scored 116 goals in 190 matches, winning several league titles and being the top goal scorer in LaLiga. His move to Chicago Fire represents a new chapter in his career in North America.
In their search for a replacement, Barcelona had also considered Julián Álvarez. However, the institutional relationship between Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid is reportedly strained, with Atlético having filed a complaint with FIFA regarding Barcelona’s alleged negotiations with the Argentinian player.
The pursuit of Kane by Barcelona draws parallels to their acquisition of Lewandowski in 2022. Lewandowski was 33 years old when he arrived at Barcelona from Bayern Munich. Kane will also turn 33 years old in July, suggesting Barcelona may be looking to replicate a similar strategy with an experienced, high-scoring forward.
While Barcelona has reportedly inquired about Kane’s willingness to move, there has been no formal offer made to Bayern Munich. Kane’s contract with Bayern is set to end in 2027. He reportedly sought a contract extension until 2030, but Bayern was only willing to extend it until 2029.
Kane’s current priority remains his performance with England at the World Cup.
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Source: football365.com
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