Kane poised to extend Bayern stay – Friday’s gossip
Harry Kane is close to extending his stay at Bayern Munich, with a new contract agreed in principle and paperwork being finalised. The reported deal would keep the England striker at the club until summer 2029.
Other transfer reports say Arda Guler has agreed a new Real Madrid contract, while Liverpool are leading the race for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, valued at £100m. Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy is nearing a one-year extension, and Leeds striker Lukas Nmecha has yet to agree a new deal as he seeks more playing time. Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson is reportedly under pressure, with Steven Gerrard open to taking the job if it becomes vacant.
- Kane is nearing a Bayern deal through summer 2029.
- Liverpool reportedly lead the race for Alex Scott.
- Guler and Murphy are also linked with new contracts.
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Harry Kane is an England striker who joined Bayern Munich, one of Germany’s leading football clubs, in 2023 after many years at Tottenham Hotspur. Bayern compete in the Bundesliga, Germany’s top division, and regularly play in European competitions.
A contract sets how long a player is employed by a club. Clubs may seek extensions to keep important players, while players consider factors such as their role, playing time and career plans. Transfer reports often discuss several clubs and players at once, but reported interest or negotiations do not always lead to a move.