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Barcelona Linked With Harry Kane as Lewandowski Successor, Club Issues Denial

Club officials say no successor has been chosen or contacted despite reports linking Kane to a 2026 release option.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets, citing The Guardian and Spanish reports, say Harry Kane has been identified as Barcelona’s priority to replace Robert Lewandowski.
  • Barcelona told Mundo Deportivo it denies the rumors, stating there is no clear main target and no talks with agents have taken place.
  • Coverage reports a €65 million clause could allow Kane to move in 2026, a fee that would exceed the €45 million Barcelona paid for Lewandowski in 2022.
  • Transfermarkt notes Kane’s prolific form this season with 23 goals in 17 matches, a key factor in ongoing speculation.
  • Lewandowski’s contract runs until summer 2026, his agent has rejected retirement talk, and he can formally speak with other clubs from January 2026.