Barcelona reach out to standout Bayern Munich star with contact established as the Blaugrana accelerate their hunt for reinforcement.
The 37-year-old Pole’s injury-hit campaign—eight La Liga starts despite nine goals—prompts proactive scouting for a world-class No. 9 successor.
With Julian Álvarez and Dušan Vlahović already lined up, Deco tested the waters with the Bayern Munich talisman despite financial realities.
That star is Harry Kane, England’s all-time leading scorer, whose informal approach from Barcelona was swiftly rejected by his entourage, as reported by Transfermart.
The 32-year-old, thriving at Allianz Arena (34 goals in 30 games), is deep in renewal talks with Bayern extending to 2028-29.
Kane’s €65 million release clause tempted Barça, but his Munich happiness and Max Eberl’s confirmation—”We are in talks with Harry”—slammed the door.
Kane’s elite profile—ruthless finishing, playmaking vision, leadership—mirrors Lewandowski’s seamlessly for Hansi Flick’s system.
At 32, he offers three peak years; the Bosman-lite clause fits FFP limits perfectly.
Bayern Munich views him as untouchable, rushing extension amid Champions League push versus PSG.
Kane’s contentment post-Tottenham Hotspur exile prioritizes trophies over La Liga romance.
Barcelona’s overture reflects ambition amid Laporta’s re-election. Lewandowski’s free exit demands cost-effective elite replacement; Kane seemed ideal.
Rejection accelerates pivot to Álvarez (€100m+ dream) or Vlahović (Bosman). Kane’s loyalty underscores Bayern’s pull—Bundesliga dominance, UCL contention trump Camp Nou allure.
For Barça, it’s familiar frustration: scouting hits blocked by finances or fidelity.
Top La Liga, chasing Champions League top-eight tonight versus Copenhagen, they need striker certainty.
Harry Kane stays Munich-bound; Barcelona refocuses on attainable heirs. The search endures—post-Robert Lewandowski era demands precision strikes.
Barcelona’s bold outreach to Bayern’s goal machine crashes against Bayern Munich loyalty—Harry Kane eyes 2029 extension, rejecting Camp Nou advances.
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