Italian outlet CMW claim Tottenham will splash a club-record £85million on Lautaro Martinez this summer – if Harry Kane joins Bayern Munich. However, the England skipper looks more than likely to remain in North London.
Kane, 28, has two years left on his contract at Spurs. While he was strongly linked with Manchester City last summer, the situation surrounding Kane looks as if he will remain with Tottenham during the current window.
However, links to Bayern Munich were always going to be likely – after they sold Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona. Despite the arrival of Sadio Mane, Bayern will want a proper no.9 to replace their legendary Polish striker.
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Kane is an easy link but Fabrizio Romano has ruled out any potential move. However, CMW report that if that changes this summer and Kane does go to Bayern – Spurs are already prepared. They will move for Inter’s Martinez.
The Argentina international has been strongly linked with a move to reunite with Antonio Conte this summer. Jamie O’Hara even rated a deal as a 9/10. Now, CMW say if Kane does go, Tottenham will splash £85million on Martinez.
If Kane joins Bayern: Tottenham will splash £85million on Martinez
What a signing Martinez would be. Realistically, if Tottenham do end up losing Kane – which would be a surprise – they would have to spend big to appease fans. Martinez would be a stunning addition.
He scored 25 goals in 48 games last season for Inter. But he does thrive off playing with a move physical no.9 – Romelu Lukaku or Edin Dzeko, for example. So, if Spurs lose Kane and sign Martinez, they will need another no.9.
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