Even though Harry Kane is still contractually tied to FC Bayern until 2027 and there are many indications that he will stay beyond the summer, the Munich club are apparently already looking to the future. As the portal Fichajes reports, Igor Thiago from Brentford FC is being touted as a possible successor to the English top scorer
According to the report, the 24-year-old Brazilian is even considered internally as the „main candidate“ for the long-term perspective in the center of attack. Those responsible at Säbener Straße are said to be particularly impressed by his „proven scoring instinct“. In the current Premier League season, Thiago already has 17 goals and one assist after 26 appearances – figures that have finally catapulted him into the limelight on the island
Brentford calls for 80 million euros
The tall centre-forward only recently extended his contract with the Bees until 2027, and Brentford are accordingly confident in potential negotiations. According to the report, the English club are demanding at least €80 million for their attacker, a sum that is significantly higher than his current estimated market value of around €35 million
Nevertheless, it is said that Bayern could be preparing an initial offer. However, no concrete talks or official approaches have been confirmed. Furthermore, the source is not considered a primary reference for Bayern internals, which is why the report should be treated with caution
It’s all down to Harry Kane
In any case, the future of Harry Kane is likely to be decisive for the personnel issue. The 31-year-old continues to be the focal point of the German record champions‘ attacking play. According to BILD, there is a high probability that Kane will continue to wear the Munich shirt next season. Rumours of a possible move to Saudi Arabia are currently not concrete
Should Kane actually stay, a transfer of this magnitude would hardly be realistic – especially as Bayern currently have a backup under contract in Nicolas Jackson and have to address several squad construction sites in the summer anyway
However, one thing is clear: FC Bayern is thinking strategically. Even if Kane is still performing at the highest level, the Isar is already working on scenarios for the time after that. It remains to be seen whether Igor Thiago will actually play a serious role or is just one name on a long list.
