Harry Kane’s future at Bayern Munich has taken an unexpected twist with reports of a release clause that could open the door to a Premier League return.
The England captain, now 32, is closing in on a century of goals for the Bundesliga champions but speculation over a Premier League return refuses to go away.
The Release Clause Picture
BILD reported on Monday that Kane could be available for €65m next summer, while ESPN have previously claimed a €60m clause will be active in January 2026. His deal runs until 2027, but the sliding clauses provide potential routes should he decide to return to England.
Spurs’ Leverage
When Kane left Tottenham for €95m in 2023, Spurs inserted a first-option agreement into the deal. That means if Bayern choose to sell, Daniel Levy’s successors will have the chance to match any bid. It doesn’t guarantee a reunion, but it keeps Tottenham firmly in the conversation.
Frank’s View
Thomas Frank admitted he would “happily” welcome Kane back to north London but does not expect it to happen soon.
“He is an unbelievable player who did fantastic for Spurs and is doing fantastic for Bayern. Personally, I don’t think he will do it right now…
If he wants to join us, he’s more than welcome.”
United Interest and the Record Chase
Manchester United remain a potential suitor, despite Ruben Amorim’s rebuild featuring major attacking signings in Benjamin Šeško, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
The striker has also previously been clear about his desire to chase Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring record of 260 goals. Kane sits on 213 league goals, meaning a multi-season return would be required to surpass the mark.
Focus on the Present
For now, Kane remains locked in at Bayern. He fired a hat-trick last weekend, moving ever closer to his 100th goal for the club, and is chasing Champions League success after securing his first career trophy with last year’s Bundesliga title.
The long-term picture is less certain. Spurs’ clause ensures they will be part of any serious conversation, while Kane’s ambition – both for silverware and Shearer’s record – keeps the Premier League door ajar.
