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Bayern chief responds to Barcelona interest in Harry Kane
Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl has been discussing Harry Kane’s future and does not seem concerned the striker could leave for Barcelona. The Catalan giants are believed to be keen on Kane, but Eberl is hoping that contract talks will bring agreement on a contract extension for the England captain.
Harry Kane has emerged as a top candidate to replace Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona in recent weeks, but the Bayern Munich striker revealed “it’s unlikely something changes next season.” Recent reports suggested that Kane is Barcelona’s priority target to replace the veteran Pole.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane will be out for revenge again when he faces Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday. Kane was once part of the Gunners' youth academy, but was released from the setup due to concerns over his physique.
Harry Kane has admitted he wants to win the Ballon d'Or and compared himself to Manchester City hitman Erling Haaland as the strikers battle for glory. Kane is one goal off matching Pele's international haul and will hope to match or better the Brazilian when England face Albania in their final World Cup qualifier on Sunday night as the Three Lions look to maintain their 100% record.
Not only did the brace cap off a perfect 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying run for Thomas Tuchel’s side, but it also gave Kane yet another individual goalscoring accolade. The England skipper can now say he has found the back of the net more times on the international stage than three-time World Cup winner Pelé.
Former Manchester City forward Shaun Wright-Phillips has urged Harry Kane to team-up with Erling Haaland at Manchester City next season, should he decide to call curtains on his Bayern Munich career.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich live updates: Champions League latest as Kane starts on north London return
Bayern Munich are in north London to face Arsenal in the pick of this week's Champions League action. It is a fixture that pits the Premier League leaders against the Bundesliga leaders, both six points clear at the top of their respective league tables.