Harry Kane to Tottenham transfer claim with Man United switch 'unlikely'

Teddy Sheringham believes Tottenham Hotspur are better positioned than Manchester United to sign Harry Kane. The 32-year-old striker, who left the Lilywhites to join Bayern Munich in July 2023 for £86.4m (€100m), has recently been linked with a move back to the Premier League.

Kane, whose contract at the Allianz Arena expires in June 2027, has featured four times in the Bundesliga this season, scoring eight goals and providing three assists. Playing a key role on Vincent Kompany's side, he has helped the reigning champions get off to a perfect start.

The England international has established himself as one of the best strikers of his generation during his time in Germany, yet he could be available for a fraction of the fee that Bayern paid just a couple of years ago. According to Sky Sports, Kane has a release clause in his contract which drops to £54m in January 2026.

Old Trafford has been mooted as a potential destination, but Sheringham believes it's a one-horse race for the former Spurs captain. Speaking to Coin Poker, the 59-year-old said: "It’ll be interesting if Harry Kane returns to England.

"Football can change very quickly, so to say where he could go next at the season is anyone’s guess. Despite his age, he’d still be one of the most sought-after players in world football if he was to become available.

"The way it’s looking for Manchester United, they still could do with a player like him, but I think it’s unlikely that they would get him. For me, Tottenham would be the obvious choice.

"I couldn’t see why the club wouldn’t want him back if that became a possibility, and I’m sure the Spurs supporters would welcome him back with open arms."

Speaking to reporters ahead of Tottenham's clash against Doncaster in the Carabao Cup third round, Thomas Frank was also asked about Kane's future. The Spurs boss said: "There are a lot of Tottenham fans, including myself, who would like to see Kane back.

"Personally, I don't think he will do it right now, if I'm honest. He'll probably stay in Bayern [Munich] and continue performing well. He was the top scorer last year. He won the title, and he's doing fantastic now.

"I don't know what he's thinking. Myself, I'm a traveller, I like to explore things as well, so he's been here for many years, so why not enjoy the time in Bayern a little bit more? But he's welcome. If he wants to join us, he's more than welcome."

Kane refused to rule out a return to the Premier League when he was quizzed on his future earlier this year. Speaking to ESPN in April 2025, he said: "I'm not sure. I've said throughout my whole career, I'm not someone who likes to think too far ahead.

"I'm extremely happy here. I think we have a fantastic team, fantastic coaching staff, and I just feel like, whilst I feel like I'm in the best condition, I wanna play at the highest level possible, and this is as high as it gets.

"So, I know a lot can change in football in a short space of time, and things can happen. But ultimately, my focus is here. I'm not thinking about any other league or any other team.

"And with football, I like to just go with the flow and at the moment, the flow is here at Bayern Munich," added Kane. "I think when you're just playing in the biggest games every season, year after year, I think that puts you on that stage.

"I had moments at Spurs where we had that ... we had some really great years where we were challenging for titles, and were in the final of the Champions League. So, I had those moments at Spurs, but not on a consistent basis. It wasn't year after year."

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