The Champions League duel between FC Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain is not only making headlines in sporting terms – the match is also becoming increasingly explosive off the pitch, with rumors of a possible transfer of Harry Kane to PSG surfacing ahead of the semi-final second leg
The top English striker is having an outstanding season and is once again one of the absolute difference-makers in European soccer. With 54 goals and seven assists in 46 competitive matches, Kane’s figures are outstanding even by international standards. So it’s no wonder that the 32-year-old continues to arouse the desires of other top clubs
PSG watching Kane: „Bayern must watch out“
Particularly explosive: According to information from the Paris Saint-Germain environment, Kane could become an issue at the French top club in the summer. BILD head of soccer Christian Falk confirms in the „Bayern Insider“ podcast that PSG is specifically looking for a new superstar for the attack – and that Kane’s name has also been mentioned
„I met a few people in Paris. PSG are saving up for a super striker transfer in the summer. It should be a really, really big name. The name Harry Kane should also be on the list,“ explains Falk
The current situation on the transfer market makes such a thought process quite understandable. „If you’re honest, there aren’t that many top strikers you can get as Paris. Kylian Mbappé is not an option. Erling Haaland isn’t available either. Who else do you have?“ Falk continued
A possible move by the Parisians could be a challenge, especially financially. „Bayern have to be careful if Paris offer the big money, especially if Kane could win everything this season. You can’t completely rule it out,“ warned the transfer expert
Bayern are banking on a quick extension
At Säbener Straße, on the other hand, the situation is much more relaxed, with great confidence internally that Kane will continue to wear the record champions‘ jersey beyond the summer
BILD reporter Heiko Niedderer emphasizes in the podcast: „All the bosses at the club are very positive about Harry Kane. They believe that he feels so comfortable that they will even hold talks about an extension before the World Cup and come to an agreement.“
Munich’s clear plan is to create planning security – and as quickly as possible. „Bayern’s big wish is that it doesn’t drag on forever,“ says Niedderer
Despite the emerging speculation, Kane’s focus is likely to be fully on the sporting side of things at the moment. After the spectacular 4:5 in the first leg against PSG, Bayern still have every chance of reaching the final in the second leg at the Allianz Arena
The fact that transfer rumors are doing the rounds ahead of this clash of all things adds to the tension – both on and off the pitch.