HARRY KANE OPEN TO EXTENDING BAYERN MUNICH STAY BEYOND 2025
Harry Kane is open to a Bayern Munich contract extension, revealing his desire for a Premier League return has "waned." The England captain is focused on winning more trophies in Germany after a record-breaking start.
The England captain stated that his desire to rejoin the Premier League has waned; thus, Harry Kane is thinking about staying longer at Bayern Munich.
With 18 goals in 10 games, Kane has gotten off to a quick start at Bayern, helping the German champions defend their Bundesliga crown. The 32-year-old is "totally all in" ahead of potential negotiations for a new contract. He has scored 103 goals in 106 appearances for Bayern and is under contract in Munich until 2027.
Kane, who has reported for England duty ahead of a friendly match against Wales and a World Cup qualifying match in Latvia, stated, "I could definitely see that in terms of staying longer."
"I made it clear a few weeks ago that I have not had those discussions with Bayern yet, but I would be open to speaking and having an open discussion if they came up.
"Obviously, it depends on how things go over the course of the next year and what we accomplish as a team. I think we are in a great moment right now, and I am not considering anything else.
It was anticipated that Kane would return to England after leaving Tottenham in 2023 in an attempt to shatter the Premier League goalscoring record.
To surpass Alan Shearer's record of 260 goals, he needs 48.
Thomas Frank, the manager of Tottenham, recently expressed his desire to see the team's all-time top scorer return to north London.
"I am not sure about the Premier League. Kane, who reportedly has a £57 million ($66 million) release clause in his Bayern contract, continued, "If you had asked me when I originally left to go to Bayern, I would have said for sure I would come back."
Now that I have been there for a few years, I would say that it has somewhat decreased, but I would not say I would never return.
Throughout my profession, I have discovered that various possibilities and times arise, and everything works itself out. Returning to my initial point with Bayern, I am currently totally committed to the team. According to a recent statement by Christoph Freund, sporting director of Bayern Munich, his team is "possibly watching the best version of Harry Kane there has ever been."
England's top scorer has improved even more as a result of Kane's long-awaited first big prize, the Bundesliga, which he won with Bayern last season.
It might be simple to turn around and say, "Okay, I have accomplished what I set out to do," after winning a title like I did the previous year, Kane remarked.
However, it has inspired me to work harder and improve. This year, I believe I have demonstrated that.
"I wanted to see how I would feel when I took home a trophy. It goes without saying that I still have a lot more to accomplish in terms of obtaining additional and larger awards.
MATTHAUS WARNS KOMPANY: DO NOT CHANGE ATTACKING STYLE DESPITE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE EXIT
Bayern have secured the Bundesliga! Read why Matthaus wants more "spectacular football" despite the 6-5 aggregate loss to PSG.
Lothar Matthaus has called on Vincent Kompany to continue with his attacking style, despite Bayern Munich's exit from the Champions League at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. The German legend feels Bayern’s entertaining approach shouldn’t be altered even though their defence showed vulnerabilities during the 6-5 aggregate loss in the semi-finals.
After conceding six goals over two legs, Bayern’s Champions League run came to an end. While the defeat exposed defensive issues, it also highlighted the offensive strategy Kompany has brought to the team. These defensive struggles aren’t limited to Europe either; high-scoring Bundesliga matches, like the 4-3 win over Mainz and the 3-3 draw with Heidenheim, have revealed a back line that’s still trying to find the right balance between taking risks and maintaining solidity.
Matthaus, who once captained Bayern, stresses that the club should stick with Kompany’s attacking mindset, even if it leaves them open at the back. He pointed out, “With such an attacking style of play, you can't defend everything, of course. Yes, they've conceded quite a few goals, but they’re still having a successful season and are close to winning the double. They’ve even made it to the Champions League semi-finals.”
The return of excitement at the Allianz Arena was clear, especially during the second leg when Ousmane Dembele’s early goal stunned the crowd. Although Harry Kane’s late equaliser wasn’t enough to turn the tie around, Matthaus sees positives in the bigger picture. He believes Bayern has brought back the thrill and flair fans expect.
“While Bayern didn’t play their best in the semi-final second leg against PSG, they have entertained throughout the year. I look forward to their matches because they’re usually packed with goals. Bayern stands for spectacular football, and this season has been no different. I wouldn’t move away from that style,” Matthaus shared.
With the focus shifting back to domestic competitions, Bayern have already secured the Bundesliga championship. They still have two league games left against Wolfsburg and Koln before preparing for the DFB-Pokal final against Stuttgart on May 23.
BAYERN MUNICH RULE OUT MARCUS RASHFORD MOVE REGARDLESS OF ANTHONY GORDON OUTCOME
Marcus Rashford is not a target for Bayern Munich this summer, as the club focuses entirely on signing Gordon from Newcastle.
Bayern Munich aren’t considering a move for Marcus Rashford this summer, no matter what happens with Anthony Gordon. That’s according to a German reporter who’s close to the story.
Right now, Rashford is wrapping up his loan at Barcelona. He’s set to return to Manchester United at the end of the season. Barcelona have an option to make the deal permanent for €30 million (£26 million) in the summer. Both Rashford and Barcelona want him to stay, but here’s the catch: the club doesn’t want to pay the full €30 million.
Barcelona would rather keep Rashford on loan for another year or get him for a lower fee. Manchester United’s not having it. They want the full price, so Barcelona are starting to look at other players.
Rashford hasn’t made a secret of where he wants to be. Earlier in the season, he told Sport, one of the local Barcelona papers, about how much he wants to stay, saying, “Of course, what I want is to stay at Barca. It’s the ultimate goal.” He talked about the pressure and expectations at the club, saying they keep him motivated and that he feels like he’s in the perfect environment to grow and win trophies. For now, though, it’s all up in the air until next summer.
Last year, Bayern Munich actually showed some interest in Rashford before he went to Barcelona. But now, they’re focused on signing Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for the left wing. The problem is, Gordon’s interested, but Newcastle’s price is ridiculous, reportedly around £80 million (€92.6 million). That’s much higher than what Bayern’s willing to pay. They’re thinking closer to £60 million (€69.4 million), and maybe with add-ons or an instalment plan. If Newcastle won’t budge, it probably isn’t happening.
Christian Falk, a trusted journalist from Bild, says Bayern aren’t considering Rashford as a backup if they can’t land Gordon. Bayern’s got a short list of players for the left wing, and Rashford isn’t on it. Gordon’s their main focus, but even if that deal falls through, Rashford’s not the next in line.
So at this stage, Bayern and Rashford won’t be coming together this summer, even if Gordon stays at Newcastle. That’s just not in the plans.
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