Harry Kane has expressed his “no intention” to sign a mammoth new contract at Tottenham while he awaits the third transfer bid from Bayern Munich.
- Approaching the final year of the existing agreement.
- Presented with a substantial salary raise.
- The interest of German giants remains intact.
About the Approach
The England captain finds himself in the last year of his existing contract at Spurs, and the club is understandably concerned about the possibility of losing him on a free transfer in 2024. The north London team had been optimistic about securing a new agreement with the prolific 29-year-old, who currently holds the title of the all-time leading scorer for both his club and his country. However, negotiations have not reached a resolution as expected.
The Bigger Picture
According to The Times, Kane refuse to sign a new contract with Tottenham, including their latest offer. The offer in question would elevate the striker’s wages significantly, surpassing the £300,000-a-week threshold when considering both the base salary and bonuses.
Kane remains determined not to sign a contract extension at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Instead, he is patiently waiting for German giants Bayern Munich to make a third bid for his services, considering him one of the most formidable frontmen the Premier League has ever witnessed. So far, Bayern’s offers, which went as high as £68.5 million ($88m), have been rejected by Spurs. The London club is holding firm and insisting on a fee closer to £100 million ($129m).
WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON?
In as much as Kane refuse to sign a new contract, Spurs could explore deploying Son Heung-min or Richarlison as a central striker. Additionally, they would have the financial resources to pursue a new No.9 if the sale is approved. However, there’s also the option of retaining their prized asset and letting him leave on a free transfer next summer, as he represents their best opportunity to secure a top-four finish in the 2023-24 season.
