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Hoeneß Puts Kane Near Gerd Müller as Spanish Reports Link Bayern Star to Barcelona

Kane's 108 goals in 113 games anchor the praise, with German coverage saying he feels settled in Munich.

Overview

  • Bayern honorary president Uli Hoeneß said Harry Kane is essentially on a level with club legend Gerd Müller, while noting Müller’s World Cup and title haul still set him apart.
  • Hoeneß lauded Kane’s evolution from a pure finisher into a playmaker and on-field leader who drives the team’s direction.
  • Since joining Bayern, Kane has won the German championship and the Supercup and has scored 108 goals in 113 competitive matches, including 23 in 17 this season.
  • Sport Bild, citing Mundo Deportivo, reports Barcelona now favor Kane as a leading option to succeed Robert Lewandowski and point to a reported €65 million release clause with a January 31 deadline.
  • The same reporting says Kane feels comfortable in Munich and could extend his contract, while Barcelona are also monitoring Karl Etta Eyong and Serhou Guirassy and may yet consider renewing Lewandowski.