Barcelona monitor Kane's Bayern contract talks as Lewandowski replacement search continues

Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane’s ongoing contract negotiations with Bayern Munich as part of their search for a centre-forward to replace Robert Lewandowski, according to talkSPORT. The England captain, whose current Bayern deal runs until the summer of 2027, is viewed as an alternative option rather than the club’s primary target.

Julián Álvarez remains Barcelona’s top choice to fill the No. 9 role vacated by Lewandowski, who left the Camp Nou at the end of his contract this summer and subsequently joined Chicago Fire in MLS. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is also listed among the alternatives under consideration, though talkSPORT’s report offers no detail on any potential approach for the Norwegian.

Barcelona first made contact with Kane’s representatives in June, according to a previous talkSPORT report, when the Spanish club explored the possibility of a move. That earlier inquiry forms the backdrop to their continued attention on how his situation at Bayern develops.

Bayern are reported to be keen to secure Kane’s long-term future in Bavaria, and the expectation, per talkSPORT, is that the 31-year-old will extend his stay rather than seek a new challenge. Barcelona are nonetheless tracking the progress of those talks as they weigh their options.

The urgency behind Barcelona’s striker search stems from manager Hansi Flick’s current lack of a specialist centre-forward. Raphinha has largely been used through the middle this season, an arrangement that underlines the club’s desire to bring in a like-for-like Lewandowski replacement. Gabriel Jesus and Anthony Gordon are also mentioned in talkSPORT’s report as names on Barcelona’s broader radar, though Kane, Haaland, and Álvarez represent the more prominent targets cited.