Where Will Harry Kane Land? Rating His Most Likely Next Moves
Harry Kane persistently shatters records at Bayern Munich with his remarkable scoring statistics.
The England skipper has broken his silverware drought following his move to Bavaria and has consistently troubled German defenses week after week, solidifying his reputation as one of the finest forwards in contemporary football.
However, might Kane's destiny lie beyond the Allianz Arena? Reports indicate that the release clause in the 32-year-old's Bayern agreement will decrease to merely €65 million (£56.8 million, $76.4 million) in 2026, creating opportunities for a potential departure if an appropriate club makes an approach.
Considering Kane's exceptional scoring record over the last ten years, this represents an remarkably reasonable price point, despite him entering the later stages of his illustrious career.
But which teams might activate his release clause?
4. Manchester United
Manchester United have persistently pursued Kane. The Red Devils have consistently been connected with the English striker as they strive to reestablish their global prominence, with the former Tottenham Hotspur forward being considered the ideal goalscorer to propel them back to success.
Naturally, even Kane's arrival wouldn't be sufficient to transform United's situation alone, and more importantly, why would he consider relocating to Old Trafford?
Even a substantial salary package would likely fail to persuade Kane to damage his Tottenham reputation and join Ruben Amorim's struggling team—assuming the Portuguese manager remains in charge when the release clause value decreases.
They'll be connected with Kane this winter as they attempt to address their scoring problems, but such a transfer has minimal probability of occurring.
3. Tottenham Hotspur
"He is an incredible player who performed brilliantly for Spurs and is performing brilliantly for Bayern," stated Spurs manager Thomas Frank when asked about Kane's release clause. "Outstanding player. I believe many Tottenham supporters, myself included, would love to see Kane return."
While the Tottenham boss acknowledged such a reunion was improbable, it's definitely more feasible than a transfer to United. Spurs continue to need a genuinely world-class striker and Kane remains beloved above all others by the club's supporters due to his 280 goals in 435 matches for the North London club.
Pursuing Alan Shearer's Premier League scoring record and experiencing the passionate support of Spurs fans again seem the only advantages for Kane, with a return to English football appearing highly improbable.
2. Barcelona
Recent reports have connected Barcelona with Kane, as the Catalans allegedly consider him the ideal successor to another Bayern striker from the modern era in Robert Lewandowski. The Polish forward is now 37 years old and approaching retirement despite maintaining his scoring prowess.
A transfer to Barça seems much more attractive than an English return, particularly since he would join talents like Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Pedri. Hansi Flick's team showed relentless ambition for trophies last season—securing the domestic treble—and could provide Kane with additional honors.
Barça's present financial circumstances still make a transfer doubtful, with the substantial fee and wages needed to acquire Kane potentially being unaffordable. Nevertheless, if Kane departs Bayern—which remains uncertain—then Catalonia seems his most realistic option.
1. Bayern Munich
Simply because Kane possesses a reasonable release clause in his Bayern contract doesn't indicate he's departing. He continues to excel in Germany and enjoys a relatively clear path to the Bundesliga championship each season now that Bayer Leverkusen have declined.
He's fulfilling his ambitions in Bavaria, representing one of global football's premier clubs and contending for prestigious trophies. He's comfortable and scoring at an incredible pace, with 98 goals in merely 103 appearances since joining. 13 of those strikes have occurred this season.
For Kane to depart Bayern, something extraordinary would need to occur.