Tottenham 'looking at Harry Kane replacements' with Bayern Munich keen on transfer
Tottenham hitman Harry Kane is a top transfer target for Bayern Munich
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Tottenham are looking at potential replacements for Harry Kane amid interest from Bayern Munich, it has been claimed.
The England international was a shining light for the north London side last term amid a terrible campaign under managers such as Antonio Conte, Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason.
Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga title last season but, with Sadio Mane failing to live up to expectations, they're keen to bring in a new striker.
And Fabrizio Romano, writing for CaughtOffside, has claimed Tottenham are looking at replacements.
Tottenham star Harry Kane was a shining light for the club last season
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While that's the case, however, Spurs are hopeful of keeping their talisman and will do all they can to keep him.
“The feeling of the people working on this deal is that Kane wants the move to happen," he said.
"Thomas Tuchel looks to be playing a key role, as he is obsessed with signing Kane and is pushing both with Bayern and with those close to the player.
“Still, this is not necessarily the feeling at Tottenham, so the coming days will surely be crucial in this saga. Spurs are trying their best to keep Kane.
"A new contract will be offered of course, as well as offensive football in the new project under Ange Postecoglou.
“There will also be assurances over new transfers, with signings like James Maddison are already showing how ambitious Tottenham will be.
"They will do their best, again and again. But Bayern will insist, as I said.
"Tottenham are exploring the striker situation, but it’s not something advanced yet.
"Their plan is to try to keep Kane, and they will fight until the end of the window, but in case he leaves they could also be ready to attack the strikers market, though it could depend on the domino effect of other deals."
Bayern aren't the only team being linked with a move for Kane this summer.
Manchester United also want the forward, with interest dating back to Louis van Gaal's time in charge.
Tottenham don't want to sell to a Premier League rival, however, and haven't done business with the Red Devils since allowing Dimitar Berbatov to move to Old Trafford back in 2008.
Real Madrid have been linked, too.
The La Liga giants have lost Karim Benzema, with the veteran moving to Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad.
Yet Real appear to be focusing on a move for Kylian Mbappe instead, with the Paris Saint-Germain star looking increasingly likely to leave.
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel would love to seal Harry Kane transfer this summer
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For now, Kane stays.
But it'll be interesting to see what happens with the 29-year-old as the summer transfer window rumbles on.
Kane's contract is due to expire next year.
That means Tottenham face selling him now or losing him for nothing in 12 months' time.
Daniel Levy would loathe that prospect, with the Spurs chief already under pressure following 15 years without a trophy.
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