Harry Kane has allegedly come to a personal agreement with Bayern Munich, a move that Manchester United (MU) had been pursuing for an extended period without success.
According to Bild, Kane has agreed to join Bayern during the upcoming summer transfer window. The only remaining obstacle in finalizing the deal is the transfer fee. Meanwhile, The Times confirms that the "Red Devils" are not ready to withdraw from the pursuit just yet. This approach by MU's leadership has left coach Erik ten Hag disappointed, as he considers Kane their primary transfer target and a crucial addition to the team's style of play.
Losing out on Kane to Bayern poses a significant challenge to MU's transfer plans.
Kane's Value:
Despite Tottenham's lackluster performance in the 2022/23 season, where they failed to secure a European Cup spot, Kane exhibited his class by consistently finding the back of the net.
Kane stands as the greatest striker in Tottenham's history, having scored 213 goals in the Premier League, second only to Alan Shearer's record of 260 goals.
Kane's 30 goals in the 2022/23 season were sufficient for him to claim the Premier League Golden Boot, trailing only the exceptional Erling Haaland. Notably, Haaland benefits from playing in a stronger team like Manchester City.
Kane's consistency is remarkable, having scored in 26 different Premier League games, setting a record for a 38-round season.
Despite an expected goal ratio (xG) of 21.5, Kane managed to score 30 goals, surpassing expectations by 9.5 goals. This highlights Kane's clinical finishing ability. Furthermore, Kane's goals played a vital role in Tottenham scoring 70 goals with an xG of 57.8 in the 2022/23 season, resulting in a difference of +12.2, which is the third-highest in the Premier League, behind Manchester City and Arsenal.
Kane's goals contributed 24 points to Tottenham's campaign, tying with Haaland as the most valuable contributions in the league. Moreover, he became the first player to score over 30 goals in two Premier League seasons spanning 38 rounds.
In conclusion, the news of Harry Kane's reported personal agreement with Bayern Munich has left Manchester United disappointed, as they had been pursuing the English striker for an extended period. Kane's remarkable goal-scoring prowess and consistency make him an exceptional talent, leaving a significant void for MU in their transfer plans.
