Tottenham Hotspur have had a great start to the season under manager Thomas Frank, but there is no doubting that they would still take some of their former stars back.
The Lilywhites suffered hardship last season under Ange Postecoglou, finishing 17th in the Premier League table – which will remain their worst-ever effort unless they are relegated.
However, they were afforded reprieve after winning the Europa League final in May, to mark a really tricky situation.
Last season was the worst that Tottenham had played on a consistent basis throughout their Premier League history, but they still ended up with silverware – something they failed to achieve in previous years despite boasting the likes of Harry Kane in their ranks.
And now a return while the club are on the up again could be something Kane would be interested in, according to club legend Gary Mabbutt.
Gary Mabbutt thinks Harry Kane could return to Tottenham by 2027
Harry Kane left for Bayern Munich two years ago, and has continued the form that every Tottenham fan knew he was capable of producing when it comes to winning league titles.
Although the striker missed out on silverware in his first season at the Allianz Arena – their first season without silverware since 2012 – he finally broke that duck last season.
And Mabbutt believes that the England captain has a ‘wide open door’ to return to Tottenham, which he could do within the next couple of years. Mabbutt said: “I think the way it was all done when he left the club to join Bayern Munich, there is very much an opportunity.
“The doors have been left wide open for him to come back if he ever chooses to come back to us.
“So yes, I see no reason why he shouldn’t and who knows? It could well be in the next couple of years.”
It’s a huge task to sort, but if Tottenham boss Thomas Frank has any chance of sorting Kane’s move back to the capital, he should do so as a priority.
Harry Kane still has a chance to break Alan Shearer’s long-standing Premier League record
There are a number of reasons for Kane to return to Tottenham, even if not right now.
On a team basis, finally breaking his Spurs trophy duck would surely be up there in terms of achievements, as well as playing in the Champions League once again to continue his strong European credentials.
However, the clear and obvious reason would be to overtake Alan Shearer’s 260-goal record that has stood since the start of the league’s inception, given the league legend scored 112 goals in just 138 games for Blackburn Rovers – an insurmountable tally so far.
Kane is currently on 213, ahead of Wayne Rooney, and the only player within touching distance of that and still playing is Mohamed Salah, on 188 – meaning he’d need another incredible season.
Kane would need 48 goals, and the 109-cap star’s ability to drop back and link play works in his favour, being able to take up a ‘false nine’ role if he were to move back to Tottenham.
Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani are two strong options, but they don’t compare to Kane – and a fairytale return could be ideal for Thomas Frank.