Harry Kane is being touted as a potential short-term transfer option for Barcelona, with the La Liga giants reportedly planning a big-money move for Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland in the future. If the England captain could be signed from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2026, Barcelona would have enough time to prepare the necessary funds to make their dream of signing Haaland a reality.
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HAALAND’S LONG-TERM COMMITMENT
The Norwegian striker has long been linked with a move to Catalonia, but it appears he has no immediate plans to head to Spain. He signed a contract with Manchester City that ties him to the club until 2034. While Barcelona hopes this agreement could be broken, they know they will need another top-tier No. 9 at Camp Nou until that day comes.
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THE SEARCH FOR A LEWANDOWSKI REPLACEMENT
The need for a new striker is urgent, as Robert Lewandowski’s contract is set to expire next summer. At 37 years old, the prolific Pole is likely to be released by Barcelona as a free agent. With this in mind, there has already been talk of a move for Kane, as Bayern might be open to selling the England captain before he enters the final 12 months of his contract in Germany.
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IS A KANE DEAL POSSIBLE? DIETMAR HAMANN WEIGHS IN
Former Bayern midfielder Dietmar Hamann, speaking with Grosvenor Casino, was asked by GOAL if a move for Kane to Barcelona is feasible. He shared his thoughts:
“Obviously, they find it hard to register players, so I’m not sure they would even be able to register Haaland. But then again, that might still be a few years away.”
“But Lewandowski went there, and I didn’t think he would score the goals he has. I believe that when it comes to physicality, the Bundesliga is the closest league to the Premier League. Once you are over 30, I think scoring goals in Spain feels a little easier compared to Germany or certainly England. So I can definitely see something happening.”
“And if this was meant to be a stop-gap, then obviously it’s a good one because we all know Harry Kane’s record. With all the financial problems they have, they still have three or four years if they want to try and bring Haaland to Barcelona. So yes, it’s definitely something I can see happening.”
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NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN
Kane has an incredible record, with 95 goals in 102 games for Bayern, a run that saw him break his trophy drought by winning the Bundesliga title. At 32 years old, he is still backed to maintain his remarkable individual quality for several more seasons a quality that will clearly appeal to Barcelona.
A STRATEGIC MOVE FOR BARCELONA?
Whether Kane is the perfect temporary solution for Barcelona remains to be seen. However, given his proven goal-scoring ability and Barcelona’s long-term plan for Haaland, this transfer could be a strategic masterstroke for the Spanish giants.
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