Harry Kane has addressed speculation surrounding a potential release clause in his Bayern Munich contract amid surprise links to Liverpool.
The England captain joined Bayern from Tottenham for $129 million in 2023 and has been in sensational form, scoring 76 goals in 82 appearances for the German giants. At 31, Kane is on course to win his first major trophy, with Bayern leading the Bundesliga by six points over Bayer Leverkusen.
With 21 league goals so far in this campaign—the most in the division—Kane has been instrumental in their success, but speculation now surrounds a potential summer switch to Anfield.
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Earlier this year, Kane stated that he isn't thinking about life after Bayern Munich, as he insists he's happy at the Bundesliga giant, despite reports revealing that a release clause exists in his contract with the Bavarian club. "What I can say is that I'm very happy at FC Bayern. No comment on the clause" he told Sky Germany.
Reports indicate that Kane could be available for $69.7 million, a fee that could make him an attractive option for potential suitors. Given his impressive form at Bayern Munich and his goal-scoring ability, the England captain could be a worthwhile investment for clubs looking to strengthen their attacking options in the near future.
Kane is currently the Premier League’s second-highest all-time scorer, with 213 goals, just 47 behind Alan Shearer’s record of 260. The prospect of overtaking Shearer and becoming the league's all-time top scorer could be a motivating factor behind Kane’s reported desire to return to English football.
If Liverpool decides to part ways with Darwin Nunez, Arne Slot's side will look to sign a replacement, with several targets already identified. However, Liverpool’s focus appears to be on younger profiles, which raises doubts about whether they would pursue Harry Kane, even if he becomes available.
Sources suggest that Newcastle’s Alexander Isak is Liverpool's ideal target, but his hefty £150million ($193.8M) valuation makes a deal challenging. The Reds hope negotiations for Isak will become more flexible in the coming months, while Newcastle may look at Viktor Gyokeres as a potential replacement.
As for Kane, he remains under contract with Bayern Munich until 2027, and the German club would likely want to recoup the $129M they spent on him if they decide to sell him in the near future.
