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Everything we know about Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich release clause as Tottenham plot stunning move

Tottenham fans could be dreaming of an extraordinary homecoming for Harry Kane at Tottenham.

With renewed takeover speculation, it begs the question if Tottenham could re-sign Kane next summer just three years after he departed for Bayern Munich for a reported £87 million.

Kane’s transer could take Spurs to the next level, and a deal may be more reasonable than any fan could have imagined when he first moved on.

Bayern Munich are worried this may be Kane’s last season in Germany, and while they successfully replaced a Robert Lewandowski-shaped hole, life after Kane may prove to be trickier.

Kane’s situation

Kane signed a four-year deal at Bayern and committed his future to the Bavarian club until 2027 as their highest earner and number nine.

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Now, with two years left on his contract, the 32-year-old could be set to catch a return flight back to Tottenham.

Initially, the paperwork listed Kane’s release fee at £67 million, but Bild reported this figure will drop by over £10 million next summer.

Tottenham fans would welcome Kane back to the club if a deal is reached and their manager Thomas Frank would also have open arms.

In a press conference, Frank was asked about the possibility of Kane’s return, and he said: “If he wants to join us, he is more than welcome.”

Bayern Munich have also made their stance clear with sporting director Max Eberl speaking to Sport Bild and he said: “Kane is old enough to make his own decisions, whether it’s a clause or no clause, whatever – if he says he wants to make a decision, then he’ll make it, as he showed at Tottenham. But our wish is, of course, to be very, very successful with Harry this season and in the future!”

Kane finally got his hands on some silverware while in Germany, lifting the Bundesliga at the end of last season, swiftly followed by the German Super Cup.

The trophies finally came, and his goals never stopped, with the England captain netting 98 goals in just 103 games.

Eyes on Premier League goalscoring record

Alan Shearer currently holds the record for most Premier League goals with 260.

Kane is in second place on 213, and if a move back to the English top-flight was to materialise, then that record will be more than within his reach.

At 32 years old, although seemingly getting better year on year, it could be now or never if Shearer is to be overtaken.

There will be a lot of admirers trying to convince Kane to join their project but a return back to Spurs to become the best goalscorer in the league’s history may be too hard to turn down.

Who is Tottenham’s new shareholder Andrew Ashcroft? From airline arrest to billionaire father

Tottenham continue to see changes to their ranks behind the scenes following the departure of Daniel Levy.

The Lilywhites chairman departed his post after 25 years at the helm in N17, a period which transformed the club and saw the building of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

There has been huge speculation that ENIC may consider selling Tottenham in the weeks since his exit, but the majority owners are still clear in their stance that the club is not for sale.

However, that hasn’t prevented the changes from continuing behind the scenes, and one particular new shareholder appears to have a very eye-catching past.

Andrew Ashcroft buys 3.4% stake in Tottenham

ENIC remain adamant that they won’t sell Tottenham, as they seem intent on keeping hold of their controlling stake in the club.

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However, a minority share of the Lilywhites has now fallen into new hands, with businessman and hotelier Andrew Ashcroft having recently purchased a 3.4% stake in the club, according to The Guardian.

He is understood to have purchased just over eight million shares in the club, which is estimated to have cost around £100million, based on recent estimations of Spurs’ valuation.

Tottenham’s new shareholder is the son of billionaire donor Lord Ashcroft, who himself is a long-standing shareholder of the N17 outfit.

It remains unclear whether Lord Ashcroft has had his shares bought out by his son, or whether the family are essentially now in possession of double their previous stake.

Ashcroft was previously based in Belize until 2021, and owned a hotel in the Central American country.

He has since moved to the Turks and Caicos Islands. A concerning moment in his past came in 2019, when he was arrested for public intoxication after an American Airlines flight was left unable to take off due to his behaviour.

Spurs need takeover uncertainty to end

The speculation surrounding a potential takeover at Tottenham has gone on for several weeks now, and it could threaten to derail their season if it continues for much longer.

The Lewis family have strenuously denied any intention of selling the club on numerous occasions, but that has done little to put a stop to any of the conversations surrounding a potential deal.

From Thomas Frank’s point of view, it is certainly far from an ideal situation for him to work under as he continues to try and turn the team around on the pitch.

So far, Tottenham have made an excellent start on the pitch, and they won’t want developments behind the scenes to detract from that at all.

Pedro Porro could be set for a surprise omission from the Tottenham team to face Wolves on Saturday night.

The Lilywhites are aiming to continue their impressive start to the new Premier League season, and could potentially go second in the table with a victory.

Tottenham breezed past Doncaster in the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 victory on Wednesday night, in what was a welcome opportunity to hand minutes to some of the players on the fringes of the squad.

Thomas Frank will surely be turning back towards his first-choice options for this weekend’s clash, and with that in mind, Tottenham News predicts the XI that will line up against Vitor Pereira’s visitors.

Pedro Porro rested for Tottenham as Xavi Simons starts

Mohammed Kudus was excellent for Tottenham in their 2-2 draw with Brighton on their last Premier League outing, and he is one of several players who are surely destined to return to the starting XI this weekend.

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However, there could still be a couple of notable changes from the group that lined up from the start at the Amex Stadium.

Porro was a surprise inclusion from the start against Doncaster, but he could finally be about to drop to the bench for Saturday’s encounter.

He has been an excellent performer for Spurs so far this season, having completed 75% of his passes and ranking second in the team for both key passes and interceptions, but he is badly in need of a rest.

The Spain international has missed just 20 minutes of competitive football all season for Spurs, and many expected him to be given the night off in the cup in midweek.

The opportunity to rest the 26-year-old could now be taken against Wolves, given that the Lilywhites face an important Champions League trip to Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night.

That could see Djed Spence revert to his more natural right-back position, with Destiny Udogie manning the left flank.

Elsewhere in the side, Xavi Simons is likely to come back in from the off, with Wilson Odobert set to drop to the bench after starting against Brighton.

Richarlison has huge opportunity vs Wolves

Tottenham will be without Dominic Solanke and Randal Kolo Muani for Saturday’s game, with the pair still sidelined through injury.

As a result, the responsibility to lead the line will once again fall to Richarlison, and he has another huge opportunity in front of him to cement his place in the team even further.

The Brazilian has had a bright start to the season, and already has the chance to equal his Premier League goal tally from last season if he finds the back of the net against Wolves.

Fitness issues have prevented Frank from using either of his other two options so far, but if Richarlison sustains his good form, then the boss will be hard pushed to drop him, even when Solanke and Kolo Muani return.

Tottenham could be lining up very differently next season if their proposed takeover comes to fruition.

The Lilywhites completed some eye-catching deals this summer, with Xavi Simons among the headline additions for Spurs.

However, after news of Brooklyn Earick’s planned £4.5billion takeover of Tottenham, the North London club could be completing even greater transfers.

With £1.2bn of that substantial figure to be set aside for player budget, the Lilywhites could have the pick of world football.

Spurs could line up controversial move for Emi Martinez

Tottenham may take one look at Martinez and shudder due to his links with Arsenal, but there is no questioning his talent.

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The Aston Villa goalkeeper already has a wealth of individual accolades to his name, as well as the ultimate team prize, the World Cup.

While the 33-year-old was linked with a Villa Park exit this summer, a move never materialised, but he seemingly wants out.

Furthermore, Martinez is the king of controversy, and what would move would cause more of a stir than a transfer to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

If the Lilywhites want to win more trophies, then a move for a world-class goalkeeper is a must for the North London outfit.

Pedri would take Thomas Frank’s midfield to another level

Tottenham may be eyeing a permanent move for Joao Palhinha, but there is another talent they should also be chasing.

Pedri is widely regarded as one of the leading central-midfielders in world football, having risen to the top at Barcelona.

At just 22 years of age, the Tegueste-born playmaker has proven himself on the club and international stage and is simply irresistible on his day.

While he would cost well in excess of £100m, that would not be a problem for Spurs if they want to elevate their midfield.

Tottenham can land Pedro Porro upgrade from PSG

Porro has been a solid performer for Spurs, but with a fresh investment, the North London side can aim higher.

If the Liywhites want to set their sights on the Premier League or even the Champions League, then look no further than Achraf Hakimi.

The PSG right-back was the highest-ranked defender in the Ballon d’Or rankings, finishing sixth on the esteemed list.

Hakimi has won trophies in four of Europe’s elite leagues and must now complete his collection with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

At PSG, the Morocco international has won it all, but he could now make history in the Premier League.

Tottenham can end Rodrygo’s Real Madrid nightmare

Rodrygo is one of the attainable options on Spurs’ list, considering their prior interest and the rumours that he is unsettled in Madrid.

The Brazil international forged a devastating attack with Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, but is unfavoured under Xabi Alonso.

Indeed, the Lilywhites would be wise to reignite their interest if a takeover comes to fruition, as they could pay him what he desires.

While Arsenal, Man City and Liverpool have been credited with interest in the past, a move to N17 would be the smart choice.

Harry Kane homecoming is now a reality for Tottenham

Kane is looking like a more realistic option for Spurs now that a takeover could be on the horizon.

The England international departed for Bayern Munich just over two years ago, and he has lifted the trophy he desperately desired.

Indeed, it has been reported that the Lilywhites hold a priority to sign the striker, putting them in an enviable position.

Moreover, it has been made no secret that Kane has his eyes on Alan Shearer’s Premier League goalscoring record, strengthening the need for him to return to N17.

While some of these potential signings feel like a dream, they could soon become a reality for Tottenham.

£70m ace to sign six-year deal after ‘flirting’ with Tottenham transfer, terms will be done in days

Tottenham made the most of their summer transfer window by adding eight players to their ranks.

The Lilywhites needed to overhaul their squad following the appointment of Thomas Frank, and they were able to do so with some shrewd work in the market throughout the summer.

Mohammed Kudus already looks like an inspired signing for Tottenham, with the former West Ham star showing ample quality in the early stages of his time in N17.

The North Londoners have made an excellent start to the new Premier League season, but they are now set to be left wondering what could have been on one of their failed transfer pursuits.

Savinho set for six-year Manchester City deal after Tottenham links

Spurs were heavily linked with a move for Savinho during the summer transfer window, but they ultimately failed to get a deal over the line for the Manchester City winger.

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The Brazilian made a bright start to his career at the Etihad Stadium last term, but was seemingly heading for the exit as Frank and Co. eyed up a deal.

However, any suggestion of the 21-year-old leaving the Citizens anytime soon is set to be eradicated, with him now set to sign a new six-year contract, according to the Daily Mail.

City are already in discussion with Savinho’s team about a potential deal, and the expectation is that terms will be finalised and agreed within the “coming days.”

Tottenham are understood to have “flirted” with a move for the former Girona wideman over the summer, but were ultimately put off by the asking price of £70million that was quoted to them by their Premier League rivals.

Daniel Levy to blame for more Spurs frustration

Savinho was one of many players that Spurs missed out on over the summer, with the likes of Antoine Semenyo and most notably Eberechi Eze also being heavily linked with a move that ultimately didn’t materialise.

Daniel Levy stepped away from activity at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium following the conclusion of the window, but his fingerprints remained all over the Lilywhites’ work in the market.

On the face of it, they had an impressive summer, and there are already strong signs to suggest that they have made some shrewd investments in the likes of Kudus and Joao Palhinha.

However, the trend of Spurs and Levy missing out on their big targets continued, and Savinho was a firm part of that.

He is a huge talent for the future, and his imminent new deal at City is only going to rub salt into the wounds from a Tottenham perspective.

The future ownership of Tottenham Hotspur has been thrown into doubt since Daniel Levy resigned as chairman earlier this month.

Levy was removed after 25 years at Tottenham, sparking a battle for control in North London.

In his time at Tottenham, Levy increased Spurs’ worth to over £4billion but was widely criticised for failing to turn financial success off the field to success on it.

Levy’s exit has led to speculation that Joe Lewis‘ family are preparing for a potential sale of their majority stake in the club.

Tottenham have rejected takeover proposal from American consortium

In a statement on Friday, the ENIC group, the majority shareholders, stated it has ‘received and unequivocally rejected’ an informal expression of interest by a consortium led by former DJ and NASA employee and tech billionaire, Brooklyn Earick.

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Sky Sports reported that a source close to the Lewis family, who possess the controlling stake, said: “This unsolicited and unnecessary interest does nothing to change the family’s resolve and commitment to do whatever it takes to drive success on the pitch.

“The club is not for sale.”

According to The Sun, Earick heads a US consortium wanting to buy Tottenham for £4.5billion.

Thanks to the Lewis family’s response to his bid, Earick’s consortium now has until 5pm on October 24 to announce any intention to buy the third-placed Premier League club.

Thomas Frank not phased by rumours of takeover

Since winning the Europa League, Spurs have wanted to use their victory as a platform.

They have started their league campaign in ideal fashion as Thomas Frank‘s side sit third in the table, and kick-started their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory against Villarreal this week.

When asked about his relationship with the Lewis family, Frank said: “I’ve said two or three times before, I’ve had some interactions with the Lewis family. It’s been good.”

While rumours of new riches would be welcome by widespread Spurs fans, they will take comfort that their current manager has a working relationship with their owners and is prioritising their performance on the pitch.

Tottenham will be aiming to get back to winning ways when they face Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday.

Thomas Frank’s side have been going swimmingly in the league, with three wins from a possible five.

Spurs advanced in the Carabao Cup in midweek, with Joao Palhinha and Brennan Johnson on target in a convincing 3-0 win over Doncaster Rovers.

A home game with the Premier League’s bottom club should yield three points as Frank provides the all-important team news.

Thomas Frank confirms Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke blows

Tottenham’s build-up to Wolves has been overshadowed by news of a potential takeover bid led by Brooklyn Earick.

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However, there is a game on hand in North London, and anything other than a win would be a failure for Frank and his men.

Wolves sit at the bottom of the Premier League table and are without a point in the opening five games of the campaign.

Speaking ahead of the game, Frank addressed the fitness of several of his cohort during his pre-match press conference.

“Latest is that everyone who was available for Doncaster is available again,” he said on 26 September.

“Pape [Matar Sarr] trained today, so that’s positive. Kolo Muani has a dead leg that is just dragging on, so he won’t be available. Dom is not available. It’s just been a little bit tricky [with him]. We’re positive it will be relatively quick.

“It’s still not perfect. When there’s a bit of pain, it’s about getting it right. He wasn’t on the grass today, but he was earlier in the week.“

Solanke has not played since the 2-0 win over Manchester City last month, in which he completed 100 per cent of his passes as a substitute.

Sarr’s possible return would be a boost, meanwhile, as he 0.5 interceptions per game in the Premier League this season has been bettered by only two others.

Richarlison set to start for Tottenham against Wolves

Many expected Kolo Muani to lead the line against Doncaster, but he was deprived of that opportunity through injury.

Indeed, it has been a frustrating start for the France international after the high praise afforded to him by his new head coach.

“Randal is a quality player who has proven himself over a number of years, playing for big teams in the Champions League and also with good experience for the France national team,” he said via The Standard on 2 September.

“He is a good age, in the prime of his career, has good qualities that will suit both us and the Premier League, and gives us a different option in the final third, being able to play out wide and through the middle.”

In Kolo Muani and Solanke’s absence, Richarlison will surely continue to play up top, given his tremendous start to the campaign.

Frank, therefore, knows what he has to do, and that is to retain some faith.

Tottenham have faced wide speculation about their future ownership since Daniel Levy exited the club.

Spurs are reportedly worth over £4 billion, and have since attracted interest from potential buyers.

Levy was removed at Tottenham and that has left question marks in the boardroom, but the majority shareholders, ENIC, have reportedly rejected two expressions of interest for its stake Tottenham.

Interest has also arisen from a US consortium, headed by ex-NASA employee and ex-DJ, Brooklyn Earick.

Who is Brooklyn Earick?

Born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, Earick first made his name as a DJ at Sundance Music Festival, and from this secured a deal with Warner Records.

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He eventually shifted from DJing and moved to San Francisco, where he secured an internship at NASA Ames as an electrical engineer in the small spacecraft division.

Earick founded Redacted RnD, a company that focuses on technology, sports, media and entertainment, and came close to acquiring Formula E team, Maserati MSG.

The Sun reported Earick is heading a 12-man consortium that is interested in purchasing the controlling stake in Tottenham Hotspur.

What could this mean for Spurs?

After Earick’s takeover of Maserti MSG collapsed, he may approach this situation with more care.

The American brings the ability to boost commercial opportunities that Spurs missed out on during the Levy Era.

Even though Spurs were able to make exciting additions to their squad in the summer through Xavi Simons and Mohamed Kudus, they were still outspent by their competitors.

Earick’s consortium could usher in a new dawn for Spurs and transform them into a global powerhouse with the ability to attract the world’s best.

Tottenham could become one of the richest football clubs in the world after recent developments.

After Daniel Levy left his role as Spurs executive chairman, many believed that a takeover would soon follow.

Now, it seems that could happen after reports that Brooklyn Earick is leading a potential £4.5billion Tottenham takeover.

Given the substantial reported figure, the Lilywhites could be about to rub shoulders with Europe’s elite.

Tottenham would become third-richest club in world football

While ENIC publicly stated that Spurs are not for sale, that stance could soon change if they receive a mammoth bid.

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The Lilywhites are already among the world’s wealthiest clubs, sitting above Chelsea in ninth position, according to Forbes’ 2025 list, accurate as of July.

However, a £4.5bn takeover would propel them up the rankings to become the second-richest team in the Premier League.

La Liga heavyweights Real Madrid have topped the list for the last four years, with their value increasing by 2 per cent from the previous year.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have since been buoyed by their return to the Champions League, which should improve their standing when the next set of figures is released.

Brooklyn Earick’s potential Spurs takeover explained

Nasser Al-Khelaifi reportedly made inquiries into the Tottenham ownership, but those links have since gone quiet.

Now, it appears that Earick is to lead a U.S.-based consortium with a £4.5bn takeover bid, which includes £3.3bn to buy out the entire club from ENIC and the Lewis family.

Intriguingly, the remaining £1.2bn would be set aside for a player budget, making up wages, fees and agent payments.

Earick is a tech entrepreneur and investor with a background in digital media, blockchain, and marketing, but seemingly has a desire to enter the business side of sport.

If his proposed takeover bid is successful, then it appears that Earick has significant plans to take Tottenham to the top.

Tottenham have enjoyed a very positive start to life under Thomas Frank, seamlessly transitioning to the Dane’s style of play.

Spurs sit third in the Premier League with 10 points from the opening five fixtures and Frank’s side will be confident in adding three more as they host bottom-of-the-table Wolves this weekend.

Last time out in the Premier League, Spurs had to fight back from a two-goal deficit to salvage a point on the road at Brighton.

Tottenham beat Doncaster Rovers 3-0 in the EFL Cup in midweek, though, to leave Spurs in good spirits ahead of Saturday’s home clash with Wolves.

Spurs qualified for the Champions League via their excellent Europa League triumph, but many expect them to be challenging back towards the top end of the league table this time around following their promising start.

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Merson makes Tottenham Champions League prediction

Tottenham ended last season in a hugely disappointing 17th place under Ange Postecoglou with the domestic campaign all but forgotten about while Thursday night European action took centre stage.

This season, however, Paul Merson is backing the Lilywhites to soar up the table under the new coaching regime.

Sky Sports pundit Merson wrote for Sportskeeda: “I would say a top-five finish would be great for Tottenham this season. They are truly capable of achieving it too.

“Liverpool and Arsenal can take care of themselves, so there are three more spots left. I won’t put Manchester United in that race, Aston Villa won’t be able to catch up unless they really get going.”

Despite both enduring a difficult time of it last year, Manchester United have fallen below Spurs in Merson’s opinion as the competition ramps up for those all-important Champions League spots.

Vicario saving Spurs

Thomas Frank has seamlessly made the step up from Brentford to Tottenham and has had his side playing his way from the off.

This change in style has been centred around protecting Guglielmo Vicario’s goal as the Italian shot-stopper has kept three clean sheets in the league so far.

However, he is doing more than his fair share in keeping the opposition out, despite Vicario’s blunder in Tottenham’s draw with Brighton last weekend.

Vicario’s Volume

Frank has tightened up Spurs’ defence in comparison to what it was like last season but Vicario’s stunning performances shouldn’t go unnoticed and a slight drop off may see Spurs start to leak a few more goals.

Wolves at home presents a solid opportunity to get back to winning ways in the league despite the Black Country side’s win over Everton in the EFL Cup in midweek.

Frank and his forward line should see this as an opportunity to get among the goals, with Xavi Simons taking some criticism last time out against Brighton.