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Barcelona Test the Market for Harry Kane After World Cup

The contact underlines Camp Nou’s urgent need for a proven centre‑forward and leaves any move dependent on Bayern Munich’s contract talks.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported that Barcelona made an exploratory phone enquiry to Harry Kane’s representatives on Monday to gauge his availability after the 2026 World Cup.
  • Kane’s camp promptly shut down the approach and said the player is settled in Munich and will focus on England’s tournament before addressing his club future.
  • Bayern Munich view Kane as a long‑term cornerstone and sources say extension talks are expected to resume after the World Cup, making a summer sale unlikely.
  • Barcelona made the probe because Robert Lewandowski has left and the club urgently needs a leading striker, though they face financial and negotiation constraints.
  • Kane’s current Bayern contract runs to summer 2027, so Barca could revisit interest next year if extension talks break down, but the consensus now is that he will remain in Bavaria.