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Harry Kane is ready to trigger his Bayern Munich escape hatch, and Tottenham Hotspur have a secret weapon as they prepare to rival Barcelona in the race to sign their former striker, TEAMtalk understands. The England captain must notify Bayern by January 31 if he wants to activate the €65m (£57m / $75m) release clause that will free him next summer – and sources in Barcelona say he is seriously tempted by the LaLiga side’s vision of a post-Robert Lewandowski attack. At 32 years old, Kane has already plundered 107 goals in 111 Bayern games, yet the lure of Camp Nou under Hansi Flick has turned heads. Barcelona see him as the perfect bridge before they attempt to sign Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, and are poised to offer Kane Champions League nights and a salary north of €500,000 (£440,000 / $575,000) per week, as they anticipate Lewandowski’s departure next summer. Exploratory talks began last month; Kane’s camp has signalled openness to a new league, even if it means parking his pursuit of Alan Shearer’s 260-goal record (he sits on 213) in the Premier League. However, Tottenham hold matching rights from the 2023 sale, so if Bayern accepts a bid for Kane or his release clause is met, then the club have the option to match it. This could be the secret weapon that helps them in negotiations. Thomas Frank’s positive start and system would suit Kane, and the emotional pull of unfinished business – plus 47 goals to immortality – remains potent. North London whispers suggest Bayern would demand the full clause plus add-ons from Spurs, testing even ENIC’s appetite… READ MORE 👉 ‘Sell him in January’ – Tottenham urged into Xavi Simons U-turn as Carragher makes Florian Wirtz comparison Harry Kane has 89 days to decide his future TEAMtalk state that many inside Tottenham are expecting their former captain, Kane, to return to the club. They do believe he will be wearing their white shirt again and go on to become the best ever goalscorer in Premier League history. We understand that Manchester United, who are long-term admirers, are watching Kane’s situation but trailing in the race. Ruben Amorim wants a proven No.9, but Old Trafford’s inconsistent reality and a rebuild still in diapers make Kane’s trophy obsession a hard sell. Only a top-four surge would keep their hopes alive. Bayern, meanwhile, are relaxed. Sporting director Max Eberl insists Kane is “happy in body and soul” in Munich, family settled, goals flowing. Contract talks for 2027 and beyond are pencilled in—unless January brings the bombshell letter. One clause, three suitors, 89 days to decide. When Kane finally speaks, Europe’s strikeforce map could redraw itself. DON’T MISS 🤔 How Tottenham could use McTominay and succeed where Man Utd failed as interest in Napoli raid develops Latest Tottenham news: Striker hunt boost / Thomas Frank reunion? Meanwhile, reports suggest that Porto are preparing to sell confirmed Tottenham target Samu Aghehowa in the January transfer window. The Spanish international has notched 36 goals in 57 appearances for Porto, and Spurs’ scouts have been watching him for some time. In other news, Spurs are reportedly plotting a move for Brentford winger Kevin Schade, with Fabio Paratici working on making a sensational reunion with Thomas Frank happen.
