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HARRY KANE BREAKS SILENCE ON BARCELONA TALK REVEALING HE’LL DECIDE SOON

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski will decide his future "soon" as his contract expires. With the club eyeing Harry Kane as his replacement, will the veteran striker stay or seek a new challenge? Get the latest transfer news.

Harry Kane breaks silence on Barcelona talk revealing he’ll decide soon
Kane says he’ll announce decision soon - COURTESY/PHOTO

Despite rumours that Harry Kane is being considered to succeed him, Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski stated that he will decide on his future "soon." Barca is preparing for life without the 37-year-old Lewandowski as his contract with the team expires at the conclusion of this season.

Kane should only have a year left on his Bayern Munich contract by June, at which point a £57 million release clause will be activated. Barcelona is expected to make a move, although Tottenham, the former team, has first refusal.

The La Liga champions consider 32-year-old Kane to be the perfect replacement for Lewandowski, whom the England captain essentially replaced at Bayern this week. However, it is not ruled out that Barcelona might offer Lewandowski a new contract because Kane has stated publicly that he is willing to extend his contract with the German powerhouses.

The striker, who scored a hat-trick in Barcelona's most recent game against Celta Vigo, has not made up his mind, which has added to the uncertainty. Before helping to set up the first goal in Poland's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands on Friday, Lewandowski told TVP Sport, "I will soon be ready to determine which road I want to take and I will see what my alternatives are."

"I am at ease. In a few months, I have no idea where I will be or what I want to do. I am not in a rush, and I do not have to accomplish anything."

Lewandowski is happy at Barca, and he and his family are established in Spain, despite the veteran acknowledging that he is "nearing the end" of his career. "Knowing that there are so many young boys over 18 at Barcelona definitely encourages me," he continued.

"They provide me with a significant energy boost. I am really at ease with them. I recall what I did at their age when I was a teenager. Some of my teammates' parents are younger than myself. They are like fathers to me. It is humorous but really uplifting.

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"I had a really fantastic season last year. I won multiple trophies and scored a lot of goals, which attests to my excellent skill.

"Even though I am nearing the conclusion of my football career, I want to make the most of it both emotionally and athletically. I want to make the most of this moment and savour it."

BAYERN MUNICH FACE MAJOR DECISION ON LEON GORETZKA AS EUROPEAN GIANTS CIRCLE NOW

Leon Goretzka’s future at Bayern Munich is uncertain as Tottenham and Napoli show interest. Discover why Vincent Kompany wants him to stay.

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Vincent Kompany Blocks Goretzka Exit

The winter transfer window is just around the corner, and as usual, Bayern Munich's name is popping up in transfer rumours all over the place. But the top guys at the club keep saying they won't be bringing anyone in this January.

As for players leaving, there's talk about guys whose contracts are almost up. Leon Goretzka is one of them, and he's been linked to a bunch of clubs lately.

Apparently, Bayern hasn't offered Goretzka a new deal yet. They're looking at younger midfielders to possibly replace him in the summer. Tottenham, Napoli, Fenerbahce, and Atletico Madrid are all said to be interested in snagging Goretzka this winter.

Sky Sports Germany says that Vincent Kompany thinks highly of Goretzka. The coach wants him to stay and appreciates what he brings to the field.

On the other hand, The Athletic is saying that the rumours about Goretzka going to Tottenham are off base. Apparently, Tottenham isn't trying to get him. Goretzka is also said to be locked in on finishing out the season strong with Bayern.

Goretzka's still got a job to do at Bayern.

Aleksandar Pavlovic has kind of jumped ahead of Goretzka in the lineup. The young midfielder played great in the first half of the season.

Goretzka's been coming off the bench lately. Even though he's not a starter right now, Goretzka can still help the team in the second half of the season. His experience will be really important in those big Champions League games. Plus, he can play different positions if needed. He can fill in on defence or be an attacking midfielder. A guy like that could be really helpful for Bayern as they try to win it all.

Right now, it looks like Kompany is happy with his team. Other than Sacha Boey, Bayern isn't expected to let go of any senior players this winter. Since Bayern is competing in three different competitions, Kompany will need everyone to play their best.

CONFIRMED: FABRIZIO ROMANO VALIDATES BAYERN MUNICH INTEREST IN €50M-RATED BRAZILIAN FORWARD RAYAN.

Bayern Munich eyes Vasco’s Rayan for a €50m summer move. Read how the 19-year-old fits into the 2026 attack alongside Harry Kane.

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Bayern Munich opens negotiations for Vasco starlet Rayan

Bayern Munich had a decent summer with player transfers, though the timing could've been better. The club isn't planning on getting anyone new in January, but they're lining up deals for the summer.

Besides big-name signings, Bayern's also keeping an eye on young talent. They seem pretty interested in a top Brazilian prospect.

According to UOL in Brazil, Bayern is talking more with Vasco's forward, Rayan, and his people. The 19-year-old is up for joining Bayern, and Vasco is waiting for an offer. Word is, Vasco wants close to €50 million for himself.

Fabrizio Romano, the football transfer guy, also said Bayern is keen on Rayan. He knows there's been contact, but Rayan's just one of several players Bayern's looking at to beef up their attack.

Since Vasco might want a lot for Rayan, Bayern could be thinking about putting him straight into the first team. The kid can play on the right or behind the main striker. He's had a great season with Vasco, scoring 20 goals in all competitions.

Rayan's stats make him sound like a scoring machine, but he might need a bit to get used to the Bundesliga. Since Bayern has enough players in attack, Rayan could get time to adjust.

Bayern will need to get a forward next summer.

They let go of three experienced forwards over the summer and signed Luis Diaz for keeps, and Nicolas Jackson is on loan from Chelsea. Lennart Karl has really stepped up and is now a regular in the squad this season.

Max Eberl recently hinted that they probably won't buy Jackson permanently next summer. So, Bayern will need someone who can fill in for Harry Kane and play on the wings if needed.

Someone like Rayan might not be ready to back up Kane just yet. If Bayern gets the Brazilian forward, they'd still need another number nine to add some depth to the attack. Bayern might not spend a ton on forwards this summer, but there will definitely be some fresh faces in that part of the team.

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