German magazine Sport Bild reports that Bayern Munich has devised an alternative plan in case they fail to secure the signing of Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane this summer. The Bavarians are still searching for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, who left for Barcelona last year.
With Julian Alvarez of Manchester City in their sights, Bayern Munich aims to fill the void left by Lewandowski. Let’s delve into the details of Bayern’s backup plan and their pursuit of Kane.
The Search for Lewandowski’s Replacement
Bayern faced a significant setback when Robert Lewandowski departed for Barcelona. Despite earning €45 million from the transfer, the Bundesliga champions struggled to find a suitable replacement for the prolific striker, who scored 344 goals during his eight-year tenure in Munich.
Determined to fill the void left by Lewandowski, Bayern has identified Tottenham talisman Harry Kane as their primary target. Manager Thomas Tuchel reportedly held talks with the English international regarding a potential transfer.
The German club is even willing to make Kane their most expensive signing ever. However, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy’s reluctance to sell the centre-forward poses a challenge. Spurs have rejected Bayern’s second bid of €80 million plus add-ons for the 29-year-old, according to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Undeterred by Tottenham’s refusal to sell Kane, Bayern Munich has formulated a backup plan. According to sources, if Spurs refuse to part with Kane this summer, Bayern is prepared to secure the striker on a free transfer when his contract expires next year.
The Bavarian club intends to coordinate their approach with Kane and is optimistic that this alternative arrangement will convince Tottenham to reconsider selling him.
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Julian Alvarez as a Temporary Solution
While awaiting the potential acquisition of Harry Kane, Bayern Munich is considering a loan deal for Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez. Despite the presence of Erling Haaland, Manchester City is not looking to sell the talented Argentine. However, Bayern Munich hopes to persuade the English club to allow Alvarez to join them on loan.
Bayern is discovering the challenges of negotiating with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, a situation Manchester City encountered when pursuing Harry Kane two years ago.
In 2021, Manchester City made a bid of around €150 million for Kane, believing Levy would allow the striker to leave. However, Levy reneged on his agreement, refusing to let the player go. Although Kane attempted to force a move by initially skipping pre-season training, he eventually rejoined Tottenham and remains a pivotal player for the club.
Bayern Munich is leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of a worthy replacement for Robert Lewandowski. With Harry Kane as their top target, the Bavarians face a challenge due to Tottenham’s reluctance to sell.
However, they have prepared a backup plan, including the potential acquisition of Julian Alvarez and the possibility of securing Kane on a free transfer next year. Bayern is determined to overcome the obstacles and strengthen their squad for future success.
