Kane prefers Bayern over Man Utd

Striker Harry Kane is likely to join Bayern if he leaves Tottenham this summer.

Kane has identified Bayern as his preferred destination. According to the Sun , moving to Germany would help Kane avoid joining other English clubs. The 29-year-old striker does not want to cause damage to Tottenham, the team he has been associated with since he was a young player.

In England, Man Utd is the most likely destination for Kane. The "Red Devils" coach, Erik Ten Hag, wants to buy a top striker. He also prioritizes players who are familiar with English football over foreign players. Meanwhile, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool all have satisfactory strikers.

Kane (right) competes for the ball with Bruno Fernandes during Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Man Utd on April 27. Photo: Reuters — Kane (right) competes for the ball with Bruno Fernandes during Tottenham's 2-2 draw with Man Utd on April 27. Photo: *Reuters*

Real Madrid also wanted to buy Kane. However, after the news that Kylian Mbappe did not renew his contract with PSG, the Spanish team reduced their interest in the English striker.

That puts Bayern in the lead in the race for Kane. Bundesliga champions Thomas Tuchel has had Kane on his radar since his time at Chelsea. Bayern also needed a top striker after losing Robert Lewandowski to Barca last summer. The lack of a top-class striker almost cost Bayern the 2022-23 Bundesliga. They only won the title thanks to Dortmund's stumble in the final round.

On June 27, Bayern sent an offer of $77 million plus add-ons, but Tottenham did not accept this figure. Although Kane only has one year left on his contract, according to Sun , Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy still put a price of $130 million. However, the German club could bargain down to $100 to $110 million. They could also add Sadio Mane, the former Liverpool striker, as part of the deal.

Kane holds the record for scoring 280 goals for Tottenham. He is 12 goals ahead of the second-placed player, the legendary Jimmy Greaves. The closest player to Kane still playing, Son Heung Min, is sixth with 145 goals.

Kane also holds the record for scoring 58 goals for England. The 29-year-old striker is five goals ahead of former great Wayne Rooney. However, Kane has yet to win a collective title. He has lost two English League Cup finals, the 2019 Champions League final and Euro 2021. On an individual level, Kane's biggest title is the 2018 World Cup Golden Boot. Kane has also been the Premier League Golden Boot three times.

Thanh Quy (according to Sun )

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