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.
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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.
GOAL OF MONTH SHORTLIST INCLUDES WOLTEMADE’S BRILLIANT STRIKE
Newcastle's German star Leon Woltemade is nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for his superb flick against Brighton. Vote now for the summer signing's improvised Amex finish.
Woltemade receives Goal of the Month nomination - Credit: Getty Images
Earlier this month, the Magpies fell 2-1 against Brighton, but the German international's incredible flick tied the score.
However, the summer acquisition, who has scored six goals for United since joining from Stuttgart in the summer, grabbed attention at the Amex Stadium with a superb improvised finish from Lewis Miley's low cross.
Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Zian Flemming and Loum Tchaouna of Burnley, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, and Mo Salah of Liverpool are also on the shortlist.
Supporters of the Magpies may cast their votes for Woltemade by visiting here, and voting will begin at 1 pm GMT on Thursday, October 30. The winner will be revealed on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm GMT.
HUGE LISANDRO MARTINEZ UPDATE EMERGES AS UNITED PREPARE FOR FOREST ENCOUNTER
Manchester United receive a major boost as Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training. The Argentine defender has been out since February with a knee injury and is now closing in on a first-team return.
Martinez injury boost lifts United spirits ahead of Nottingham Forest trip - COURTESY/PHOTO
Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training, giving Manchester United a significant conditioning boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Lisandro Martinez has returned to first-team training for Manchester United, giving them a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Due to a serious knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, the Argentina international has not played for the 20-time English champions since early February.
However, Martinez has been speeding up his recuperation in recent weeks, and on Wednesday, the former Ajax centre-back was allowed to rejoin his teammates for training.
It is extremely doubtful that Martinez will play for Man United when they travel to Forest on Saturday, but the 27-year-old might return to the team for the match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 9.
Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United resumes training with the first team.
According to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, "He’s feeling fine," last week. "I do not want to mention a single day or week because the knee is doing so wonderfully.
"I am not sure, but the team's training is about to begin. After that, Licha's rhythm will determine whether he places or not, but he is closer to starting training again.
The Red Devils will not be taking any chances with the Argentine because of the severity of the injury, and his return may be postponed until after the international break in November.
Luke Shaw's place in the starting lineup is now seriously threatened; therefore, Martinez's return is a significant boost for the 20-time English champions. Martinez is an expert in the left-sided role in the back three.
After joining Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022, the South American has made 91 appearances for the Red Devils, tallying three goals and three assists.