Tottenham suffer Harry Kane transfer blow as he makes Barcelona stance clear

Harry Kane is considering a sensational move to Barcelona in a blow to Tottenham's chances of re-signing him. Kane, 32, has enjoyed a lightning-fast start to the season for Bayern Munich, scoring a remarkable 22 goals in just 15 games.

But the England captain's long-term future with Germany is in doubt. Kane's contract with the Bundesliga champions runs until 2027 but contains a €65m (£57million) release clause which will become active next summer.

Premier League clubs, including Spurs, are on alert, with Thomas Frank already on record to say that he'd be welcome back. But so too are Barcelona, as Robert Lewandowski's contract is set to expire next June.

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Barca's primary target is Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, although Kane has emerged as a serious contender and would reportedly be open to joining the La Liga giants. According to Catalan publication Sport, the striker is contemplating a move to Barcelona but won't make a decision on his future until towards the end of this season.

Barcelona could match what Kane currently earns at Bayern but are wary of interest from other clubs. Tottenham are said to be desperate to bring him back to North London and crucially have first refusal on his release clause.

The 32-year-old, however, poured cold water on talk of returning to the Premier League next summer during the recent international break, as he's loving life with Bayern. "In terms of staying there longer, I could definitely see that," Kane revealed.

"I have not had those conversations with Bayern yet but if they were to arise I would be willing to talk and have an honest conversation. Obviously, it depends on how the next year or so goes and what we achieve together.

"Right now, I would say we are in a fantastic moment and I am not thinking about anything else. In terms of the Premier League, I don't know.

"If you had asked me when I first left to go to Bayern, I would have said for sure I would come back. Now I have been there a couple of years, I would probably say that has gone down a little bit, not so much, but I wouldn't say I would never go back.

"What I have learnt in my career is that different opportunities and different timings happen and things fall in place. Going back to my first point with Bayern right now, I am fully all in with Bayern."

Speaking at a fans' forum a few days after Kane's comments, Frank was asked about signing Kane as well as Ivan Toney, who he previously managed at Brentford. "Let's put it this way, they're two very, very good players, both of them," Frank replied.

"Harry Kane is a legend. I said in the press conference the other day, if he wants to come back he's more than welcome."