A new report from Spain is once again causing a stir over Harry Kane’s future at FC Bayern. After the Catalan sports newspaper Sport reported weeks ago that Kane could imagine a move to FC Barcelona, Mundo Deportivo has now followed suit, claiming that Kane is a serious candidate to take over from Robert Lewandowski at Barça. For the German record champions, this is a development that must be followed closely.
The situation at Barcelona is clear: Robert Lewandowski’s contract expires in the summer of 2026, but according to Mundo Deportivo, an extension is practically out of the question. The 37-year-old is no longer a starter under Hansi Flick and has only made four appearances in twelve league games this season. Barça are desperate to bring in a new centre-forward in the summer – one who can reliably fill the central nine position in the long term.
It comes as no surprise that the rumours surrounding Kane are now flaring up again. Both Sport and Mundo Deportivo are traditionally well informed when it comes to FC Barcelona’s internal plans. The English superstar is still very much in demand. His quality, goal rate and international experience make him an ideal heir to Lewandowski for the Catalans.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barça are also monitoring Atlético Madrid’s Julian Alvarez alongside Kane. However, a transfer of the Argentine is considered almost impossible, as Alvarez is still tied to Madrid until 2030 and Atletico are not prepared to strengthen a direct competitor. This puts Kane even more in the spotlight.
Kane’s exit clause – the big danger for Bayern
FC Bayern are aware of the special contract details that could make the coming summer tricky. Kane has an exit clause. If a club activates it in the winter, the Englishman can leave the record champions in the summer for 65 million euros. In purely formal terms, a deal would therefore be uncomplicated – at least much easier than comparable attacks on other top strikers.
This clause would be a huge advantage for Barcelona, as the club is still in a difficult financial situation, but compared to other possible transfers, Kane would be a feasible scenario despite his status.
The real question, however, is: does Harry Kane even want to leave? In sporting terms, there is a lot to be said against it at the moment. Kane is playing perhaps the best season of his career at FC Bayern. He is set, plays a key role and has a realistic chance of winning the Champions League with the team. In the short term, there is no compelling reason for him to leave the Bundesliga.
However, Bayern’s long-term planning must also be taken into account. Kane’s contract only runs until 2027, and the goalscorer will turn 34 shortly after it expires. Another long-term contract seems unlikely. So if no agreement is reached on an extension next summer, Munich will be faced with an unpleasant decision: keep Kane and lose him on a free transfer later – or sell him in 2026 while his market value is high.