Barcelona is closely monitoring Harry Kane's situation at Bayern Munich!

Kane has not yet renewed his contract with Bayern.

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Barcelona is closely monitoring Harry Kane's situation at Bayern Munich!

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According to reports cited by Yahoo Sports via talkSPORT, Barcelona is monitoring Harry Kane's situation at Bayern Munich, given that the player has not yet renewed his contract. While Barcelona views Julián Álvarez as the top priority to become the new striker at Camp Nou, the Catalan club is also open to including Harry Kane and Erling Haaland on its list of targets.

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Bayern Munich wants to keep Harry Kane, but..!

Barcelona is looking to replace Robert Lewandowski; despite the arrival of Jesus, the Catalan club seeks a key player who shares the exact same profile and caliber as Lewandowski. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich aims to extend Harry Kane's contract, which is set to expire in the summer of 2027.

🚨 Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane’s contract talks with Bayern Munich as they draw up plans to sign a new world-class striker.

Julián Álvarez is Barça’s preferred target, but Kane and Erling Haaland are also on their shortlist should a deal for the Atlético Madrid forward… pic.twitter.com/otV2QTM3l2
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 16, 2026

Although Kane remaining in Bavaria—accompanied by a contract extension—is considered the most likely scenario, Barcelona has no intention of giving up on him. According to reports, the Catalan club is closely monitoring the English player's situation at Bayern Munich, ready to make a move at the right moment should the need arise.

The importance of strengthening the center-forward position for Barcelona

The departure of Lewandowski has left a void at centre-forward, and Barcelona's reported search for a solution is very much a product of that shift. According to talkSPORT, Flick has mostly turned to Raphinha in that central role throughout the season, while the club keep being mentioned alongside various potential targets.

Among the names floated in the report are Jesus and Gordon. Yet what Barcelona are said to be chasing is something broader: a figure who fits the Lewandowski mould, as the club continues to weigh up what its attack truly needs.