Harry Kane’s future at Bayern Munich has been a topic of speculation, with a return to Tottenham being discussed.
Kane departed North London for Bavaria in 2023 and has gone on to lift the trophy that he craved.
However, a possible return to the Premier League has been reported after news of Brooklyn Earick’s proposed takeover bid of Spurs.
While the Lilywhites would almost certainly face stiff competition for his signature, could he take a wage cut to return to his former club?
This story includes exclusive comments from football finance expert Dr Daniel Plumley.
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Doubts raised over Harry Kane’s desire to leave Bayern Munich
Tottenham could bid for Kane next summer, with his release clause set to be reduced to around £55million.
However, Plumley – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has raised doubts over whether the England international would want to leave the Bundesliga champions.
“Potentially given his history there, but I just can’t see it,” he said when asked about Spurs as a potential location for Kane.
“I know the media obviously will talk about it. I just think it’d be really bizarre if he ended up back at Spurs, having made that move and the success that he’s already had at Bayern, and the money that he’s on there versus what he was on before.
“So, I guess maybe if he were to come back to the Premier League, Spurs might be a destination naturally, and he might drop his demands a little bit for that club, but I just can’t see him doing it.
“To be honest, I think they’re pushing the Premier League goal record thing out. It is the Premier League goal record, I get that as well. I mean that’d be a personal motivation for him, wouldn’t it ultimately, to come back and do that.
“But, I’d be very surprised if he does end up back there, but again, you never know in football, do you?”
Could Harry Kane transfer hinge on potential Tottenham takeover?
While sources close to the Lewis family are adamant Spurs are not for sale, every club has a price.
There has been talk of a £4.5bn takeover, which would place the North London outfit as one of the richest clubs in world football.
Naturally, the mind wanders to the profile of players that Tottenham would desire, and Kane would surely be towards the top of any list.
Furthermore, Thomas Frank could do with added firepower up front, with Richarlison the only recognised striker to make any real impact this season.
If Spurs are armed with substantial funds next summer, and they match the striker’s asking price, then it is not unfathomable that Kane returns to N17.
Over the coming months, speculation around the 33-year-old’s future is not going to go away, and a takeover will only add fuel to the fire.