Bayern Munich’s sporting board member Max Eberl appeared relaxed about the growing rumours surrounding Harry Kane’s situation, making it clear that the choice ultimately lies with the forward himself.
Reports in Germany suggest that a clause could allow the England striker to depart next summer for €65 million (£56.8m, $76.4m), should he signal his intention to leave. That possibility has intensified speculation about a potential return to English football.
Manchester United are once more being mentioned as a likely suitor, while Tottenham Hotspur coach Thomas Frank admitted he would like to see Kane back in north London.
Eberl did not deny that Bayern face a challenge in keeping hold of a player with two years remaining on his current agreement. “He’s old enough to make his own decisions,” Eberl explained, recalling Kane’s determination during his time at Spurs.
Still, the Bayern official underlined the club’s desire to continue with their star striker: “Our wish is, of course, to be very, very successful with Harry this season and in the future!”
Kompany values Kane’s influence
Manager Vincent Kompany echoed the board member’s stance, offering strong praise for the centre forward. The Belgian, who once marked Kane on the pitch, expressed admiration for the form his player is showing.
“He’s in a very good phase right now,” Kompany said. “And the last thing I want to do is open the door to another discussion.”
Kompany emphasised Kane’s determination to collect silverware. “The one thing I always see is that he still has that hunger to win titles. And he can do that at Bayern. That’s the only focus.”
Chasing historic goalscoring mark
The speculation about Kane’s next step comes during a blistering start to his campaign. Bayern’s number nine has struck 13 times in seven appearances this season, with eight of those goals arriving in four league matches.
He is now only two goals away from hitting a century in Bayern colours and could reach the milestone against Werder Bremen on Friday. A double in that match would see him reach 100 in just 104 outings.
No player in Europe’s top five leagues has ever reached three figures for a club in fewer appearances. Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland share the record of 100 goals in 105 games, for Real Madrid and Manchester City respectively.
Beyond finishing power
While Kane’s scoring run draws attention, his overall contribution has also been highlighted in Munich. Eberl stressed that the forward has shown new dimensions in his game since arriving from Tottenham.
“At his age, he’s making huge progress on the pitch,” Eberl said. “We all knew him from Tottenham from his goalscoring skills, but the way he’s playing football right now in this team, leading the way on the pitch, sacrificing himself for the team, shows: He simply wants to win titles!”
Eberl concluded by reiterating the collective ambition: “That’s his hunger, he can do it with us, we want to do it with him.”