Bayern Munich Director Says Harry Kane Contract Negotiations 'Have Not Started Yet'

Bayern Munich have delivered an update on Harry Kane's contract situation, with a worrying admission being made by the club's sporting director Max Eberl. He had offered hope to a loyal fan base at the Allianz Arena when revealing that "talks" were being held. It has now been revealed that prolific England international Kane is yet to form part of those discussions.

There is no rush on Bayern’s part to get an extension for the 32-year-old frontman thrashed out, with his current terms due to run until the summer of 2027. That deal does, however, include exit clauses that can be triggered in each passing transfer window.

It is reported that an offer of $78 million would be enough to prise Kane away from Bavaria in 2026. Teams around the world would consider that fee to represent good value for money, given the standards that one of the most fearsome frontmen on the planet has been able to maintain.

Kane has, having severed ties with Tottenham in 2023 as their all-time leading scorer, registered 123 goals for Bayern through 129 appearances — picking up two Golden Boots in Germany and a Bundesliga title.

His trophy curse has been lifted in Munich, but questions are being asked of whether future successes will be chased down in new surroundings. Bayern are understandably reluctant to part with a talismanic presence.

Contract discussions were confirmed in January, but Eberl has said when delivering an update on that process: "I said we were in talks, but the negotiations have not started yet. We are in close contact with Harry, and further steps will follow."

Kane has hinted that he would be open to agreeing a new deal with Bayern, with his family feeling settled in Germany on the back of a transfer that saw them step out of a