Barcelona eyes Harry Kane amidst World Cup focus. Discover the latest transfer news as the Spanish giants face stiff competition for other top targets. Will Kan
Barcelona has expressed interest in signing England captain Harry Kane, currently with Bayern Munich. However, reports suggest that Kane is not actively pursuing a move this summer, as he and his family are content in Munich. His immediate focus is on England‘s performance in the World Cup.
The Catalan club is reportedly exploring financial avenues to facilitate a potential deal for the striker. Despite having one year remaining on his contract, both Bayern Munich and Kane are said to be relaxed about his current contract situation.
Kane has had a productive season, scoring 61 club goals and providing seven assists during the 2025/26 season. He has also scored goals in the World Cup. His total goal tally for club and country this season stands at 70. This performance marks him as the first player since Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2014/15 campaign to achieve such a high number of goals across all competitions.
This season, Kane has secured three trophies: the German Super Cup, the Bundesliga, and the DFB Pokal. Additionally, he earned the European Golden Shoe as the leading goalscorer across Europe‘s top five leagues, marking his second time receiving this accolade. Only a few players have won the award twice, with Lionel Messi (six) and Cristiano Ronaldo (four) holding more.
Striker Search Continues
Barcelona is actively seeking a new striker to fill the void left by Robert Lewandowski, who departed the club at the end of last season after his contract expired and is now expected to join Chicago Fire in MLS. While links to Kane have emerged, Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid appears to be Barcelona‘s primary target.
According to one report, Barcelona made an inquiry about Kane but was informed that he does not wish to leave Bayern Munich this summer. This has reportedly paused their interest for the time being. While Barcelona acknowledges Kane’s quality, experience, and goalscoring ability, there is no active pursuit if the player is not open to a transfer.
Julian Alvarez remains the top choice for Barcelona, largely because the Argentine has openly expressed his desire to join the club. This personal inclination is a significant differentiator between Alvarez and Kane. While the England captain is a world-class number nine, he is settled at Bayern Munich.
Alvarez’s Appeal to Barcelona
Alvarez has publicly stated his intention to leave Atletico Madrid this summer, making his stance clear. His playing style also aligns with what Hansi Flick, Barcelona‘s coach, is looking for. Alvarez is known for his ability to press, combine with teammates, attack space, and play across the front line, making him a versatile modern forward who can enhance the team’s overall attacking aggression.
However, securing Alvarez will not be straightforward, as Atletico Madrid is reportedly firm in its stance and reluctant to facilitate a move to Barcelona. This presents Barcelona with different challenges for each player: Kane’s lack of interest and Atletico Madrid‘s resistance to selling Alvarez. In both scenarios, the player’s desire to join the club is a crucial factor.
Given Kane’s unlikelihood as an option this summer, Barcelona is expected to focus its efforts on signing Alvarez. The club hopes to convince Atletico Madrid to sell the player this summer, with Alvarez’s explicit desire to join being a key aspect of their pursuit.
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