Tottenham Hotspur have made a promising start to the season following head coach Thomas Frank’s summer appointment, despite being forced to settle for a point against Premier League strugglers Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend, but they should jump at the chance to seal Bayern Munich star Harry Kane’s return to Hotspur Way in 2026.
Spurs showed plenty of ambition while the transfer window was open for business, with Mohammed Kudus proving to be the most expensive arrival thanks to his £55million switch from West Ham United, and they have been relishing being back in the Champions League after adding to the trophy cabinet last term.
But there is an appetite to secure further silverware and, in light of Dominic Solanke undergoing minor surgery to resolve an ankle problem earlier this week, Tottenham should do all they can to persuade Kane to walk away from Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich and head back to familiar surroundings next year.
Spurs Need to Prioritise Move to Land Kane Next Year
GIVEMESPORT senior reporter Fabrizio Romano dropped a big update earlier this week, confirming that Tottenham have not opened concrete talks over a move for Kane despite Frank publicly admitting his willingness to welcome the club legend back to north London. But, if they want to challenge for regular honours, they must get the deal over the line.
There is absolutely no doubt that the striker is a game-changer and would make Spurs even more threatening in the final third of the pitch. He has already found the back of the net 100 times in a Bayern Munich shirt, having reached the milestone during their victory over Werder Bremen last week, and he would be an immediate upgrade on Richarlison.
Tottenham pocketed an initial fee of £86million when they allowed Kane to embark on a fresh challenge in August 2023 and, after seeing him continue producing countless eye-catching performances at the Allianz Arena, it would be a no-brainer to give him the opportunity to make a return if he gives indications that he is interested.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Harry Kane registered six shots, won a penalty and scored two goals during Bayern Munich’s victory against Werder Bremen last week
The England international is close to surpassing Alan Shearer as the Premier League’s all-time leading goalscorer, which is something that Spurs should use to their advantage if they enter discussions as it is obvious that he would be keen to reach that landmark before hanging up his boots.
Admittedly, meeting Kane’s wage demands will be difficult because he is currently earning more than £500,000-per-week when bonuses are triggered. But Tottenham need to do everything they can to convince him to head back to his boyhood club for a final swansong as it’s a case of it being now or never.
Frank Must Take Advantage of Kane’s Release Clause
Tottenham will be able to take advantage of a release clause written into Kane’s Bayern Munich contract next year, with him having permission to leave for in the region of £56million in the summer if he informs his current employers of his desire to leave before the end of the winter transfer window. Although he is 32, that would still be a bargain.
He has scored more goals than anyone else in Spurs’ history, thanks to getting his name on the scoresheet 280 times over the course of 435 appearances, and his clinical edge means that he would be able to spearhead the north Londoners towards more trophies after clinching the Europa League last term.
GMS senior football correspondent Ben Jacobs recently revealed that Kane would almost certainly head back to the Premier League if he leaves Bayern Munich as he has no interest in joining a Major League Soccer or Saudi Arabian side at this stage. With that being the case, Tottenham need to pounce.