Harry Kane | Bayern Munich player

[Laurencio]

Who cares about resale value? We bought the most promosing striker in France, higher rated than Mbappe at youth level at the point we bought him, for £50M, and if we are lucky we are getting 10% of that for a sale at his "prime".

We could buy Hojlund for 60-80M and he could end up a dud as well - he's still very raw. I like him, but he isn't going to pull up trees ala Haaland. Kane is 100M for an experienced player, who is used to handling the pressure of being the main man, and a player that single handedly guarantees both goals and points - with great consistency- in the league we are competing in. He is as close to a sure fire thing you can get.

Truth is if a player is good enough to be resold for a higher fee than we paid, we won't want to sell him, so resale value isn't something we are generally concerned about. The only time we sell players - with a few notable exceptions- are when they aren't good enough for us.

 

[Woziak]

They aren't.

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Ducker changing his tune this morning from last night that we aren't likely to be back in for him

The good thing here is this transfer will drag on to the last week of the window, let’s see what United financial situation is then ??

 

[Real Name]

We'll give him a 4 year contract and near the end of it he'll still be worth 50 million. Yeah, right

What are you on about?

With transfers like this you dont think about the resale value.

 

[lex talionis]

The legitimate needs of his children? Would be interesting what you mean with this or why living in Munich can not fulfill that.

Harry’s children are around 3, 4 and 6 years old. The same issue would be the case for a case if a German footballer had young children who grew up in Munich and was facing the prospect of moving to London. You don’t completely rule out moving to another country to fulfill professional goals, but as a parent of young children you do have to ask whether such a move would be in their best interest. If in the end Harry decides not to go to Bayern, the needs of his wife and children will no doubt play a large part in that.

 

[Lyng]

Harry’s children are around 3, 4 and 6 years old. The same issue would be the case for a case if a German footballer had young children who grew up in Munich and was facing the prospect of moving to London. You don’t completely rule out moving to another country to fulfill professional goals, but as a parent of young children you do have to ask whether such a move would be in their best interest. If in the end Harry decides not to go to Bayern, the needs of his wife and children will no doubt play a large part in that.

They would grow up being multilingual and thus having far better career options later in life....

 

[plex]

They would grow up being multilingual and thus having far better career options later in life....

True, the kids-part shouldn't be much of a concern moving to Munich. Tbh it would be beneficial for kids learning a new language at this age. After 4-5 years Kane would most likely move back to England, hence it's just temporarily.

 

[FootballHQ]

He wants 2-3 serious go's at winning the CL surely?

Bayern obviously provide that, would've likely made the final if they hadn't been in City's half of the draw.

I've got a weird hunch aswell that with Germany hosting the euros next summer he wants to get used to playing in their main grounds. Strange thought but you know what elite sportsman are like with marginal gains and visualising things.

Mind you Hertha Berlin got relegated so final venue out of bounds unless Bayern play them in the cup.

 

[croadyman]

They aren't.

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Ducker changing his tune this morning from last night that we aren't likely to be back in for him

Maybe spoke to some other people close to situation,he will go to Munich this summer and we get Hojlund instead it's nailed on

 

[croadyman]

I think we will pounce once a deal is agreed with Bayern, we will know Levy's acceptable number, we can then bid X +20-30% on top and see if he takes that. If not, no worries but at least we tried.

Admire people who genuinely think we are gonna do that but just can't see it happening

 

[Mainoldo]

Maybe spoke to some other people close to situation,he will go to Munich this summer and we get Hojlund instead it's nailed on

Read between the lines man. We are playing our position well. He is no doubt our main target however we aren’t going to war until we have been given the green light. That will happen either once Bayern have a fee agreed or Spurs let it be know they can’t afford for him to go into the season without signing a new contract extension similar to what we are seeing with Mbappe.

There is no need for us to get involved in the circus as things stand.

 

[Giggsy13]

Yes it's a flawed premise. Should Spurs accept 5mil because it's better than nothing? No.

Thus it's a flawed premise.

Not so much a flawed premise now is it?

 

[Red 142]

Harry’s children are around 3, 4 and 6 years old. The same issue would be the case for a case if a German footballer had young children who grew up in Munich and was facing the prospect of moving to London. You don’t completely rule out moving to another country to fulfill professional goals, but as a parent of young children you do have to ask whether such a move would be in their best interest. If in the end Harry decides not to go to Bayern, the needs of his wife and children will no doubt play a large part in that.

They would grow up being multilingual and thus having far better career options later in life....

Firstly, there is a British School in Munich, so his kids wouldn't even have to necessarily learn German beyond the introductory level taught at the school.

Secondly, it is likely much more beneficial for a kid to have the opportunity to become fluent in English than it is for them to learn German.

 

[lostcauz]

I’d be shocked if a Saudi team don’t make a offer for him. We should stick to our plans and see if we can revisit later in the window.

 

[croadyman]

Read between the lines man. We are playing our position well. He is no doubt our main target however we aren’t going to war until we have been given the green light. That will happen either once Bayern have a fee agreed or Spurs let it be know they can’t afford for him to go into the season without signing a new contract extension similar to what we are seeing with Mbappe.

There is no need for us to get involved in the circus as things stand.

Would prefer it to be the second one as agreed fee will see him just join Bayern,this is definitely not gonna be a Malacia to Lyon and we step in scenario

 

[croadyman]

There we go

 

[m1tch]

It might be irrational but I get Alexis Sanchez vibes with the idea of this transfer.

 

[croadyman]

It might be irrational but I get Alexis Sanchez vibes with the idea of this transfer.

Yeah nothing like that whatsoever

 

[MegadrivePerson]

It might be irrational but I get Alexis Sanchez vibes with the idea of this transfer.

More like Van Persie than Sanchez.

 

[Real Name]

It might be irrational but I get Alexis Sanchez vibes with the idea of this transfer.

At least you're aware its irrational.

 

[Siorac]

Much like RvP when he joined, Kane would instantly make us challengers.

I'll keep pointing this out till the day I die because it's revisionism of the highest order: Van Persie didn't turn us into title challengers because WE ALREADY WERE. He joined a team that got 89 points the previous season and missed out on the title due to goal difference, mostly because of a 1-6 drubbing by City.

He helped maintain the level of the team despite the decline of some key players, most notably Ferdinand and Vidic. He helped paper over the cracks.

Kane would need to be twice the signing Van Persie was to transform this United side into title challengers. If he merely helps us maintain our previous level, that's not worth 100m.

 

[Sir Erik ten Hag]

I have decided to ditch the Atalanta lad's thread and camp in here. Come on United, sign Harry Kane and watch us win the league next May

May the muppet force be with you!

 

[Lights Out]

How do you know?

That Kane isn’t German?

Logic and common sense regarding the other point

 

[Wilt]

What is Levy meant to do if Kane tells him he’ll go now but only to the club of his choice?

Sounds as if Joe Lewis doesn’t care if Kane goes to another Prem club as long as he’s not allowed to walk away on a free.

 

[Zoo]

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[The Firestarter]

Buyback for 30 year old player

 

[Doracle]

Buy-back clause would mean nothing in reality as Kane would just say “no thanks”. Sure we’d be happy to include one on that basis as well.

 

[BelfastRed2021]

Its quite simple if wee sign Kane for 100M and in the next three years win a PL and champions league id say that would be well worth 100 million he is to good a player to not be involved in trying to sign id take him over Hojlund in a heart beat.

 

[Scorpy]

What would be the point of such clause? Giving Kane the chance to return to the league and break Shearer's record?

 

[Dorris]

If he’s genuinely willing to move abroad I’m shocked Madrid went for Bellingham instead of him.

But to reiterate my point I’d be gobsmacked if he went to Bayern. I actually think it’s possible he’s flirting with them so we can find out what Spurs’ price is.

 

[Morty_]

If he’s genuinely willing to move abroad I’m shocked Madrid went for Bellingham instead of him.

But to reiterate my point I’d be gobsmacked if he went to Bayern. I actually think it’s possible he’s flirting with them so we can find out what Spurs’ price is.

Perez waiting for Mbappe is whats doing it, not Bellingham.

Obviously doesnt help though, why did he feel like we needed yet another midfielder?

 

[Crimson King]

Who cares about resale value? We bought the most promosing striker in France, higher rated than Mbappe at youth level at the point we bought him, for £50M, and if we are lucky we are getting 10% of that for a sale at his "prime".

We could buy Hojlund for 60-80M and he could end up a dud as well - he's still very raw. I like him, but he isn't going to pull up trees ala Haaland. Kane is 100M for an experienced player, who is used to handling the pressure of being the main man, and a player that single handedly guarantees both goals and points - with great consistency- in the league we are competing in. He is as close to a sure fire thing you can get.

Truth is if a player is good enough to be resold for a higher fee than we paid, we won't want to sell him, so resale value isn't something we are generally concerned about. The only time we sell players - with a few notable exceptions- are when they aren't good enough for us.

Just a point on Martial, but we only paid £36m up front. There was a bunch of add ons but apparently we've only met the conditions for one of them, so have probably paid about £44m at the moment. It's very unlikely we'll ever pay the remaining £14m now, given his own form. Martial's prime never really happened due to injuries, but even so he has a return of nearly 1 goal every 3 games in the league. Never hit the heights we wanted him to and probably should have sold him when we could get a decent fee and reinvested it, but that's the beauty of hindsight.

Also, you can make the adverse argument for what you've made for Kane. We could sign him for £100m and he could get injured straight away, and then due to his age never fully recover from that injury and start to decline rapidly. No signing is ever a sure thing, so I can understand why some people would rather use that £100m to sign two players that might be more useful over the long run.

I personally don't think Kane would bring us close to the title. Closer maybe, but still not enough to catch City.

 

[LordSpud]

I will say this about our transfer window: we are getting a bit more cute and smart about how we are going about things. Just letting Bayern and Spurs accept a price then a gazumping comes along

 

[Bertie Wooster]

It'll be a shame to miss out on Kane, but less damaging if he moves abroad rather than to a PL rival like Haaland.

Would have preferred Kane, but if we can sign Hojlund and Kane isn't at any of our PL rivals, including Spurs, then that's an OK scenario in this summer that was always likely to be damage limitation once the takeover dragged on and on.

Getting Onana, Mount and Hojlund, and selling a lot of our unwanted players, would still be a good window. Getting Kane would have made it a great one, but that was always unlikely given the takeover / reported FFP issues - so I'll definitely take a 'good' window in those circumstances.

 

[L1nk]

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[lex talionis]

Firstly, there is a British School in Munich, so his kids wouldn't even have to necessarily learn German beyond the introductory level taught at the school.

Secondly, it is likely much more beneficial for a kid to have the opportunity to become fluent in English than it is for them to learn German.

I agree, but there’s more to it than when it comes to moving your family to another country. I’d do it in heartbeat as I love Germany (and at the risk of being rude in saying this, see Germany in some ways as a nicer place to live for a few years than England) but Harry and his wife have deep roots in London. Presumably siblings, cousins, friends, people they can call on for any reason at any time. All I’m saying is that decision like this doesn’t all come down to the family breadwinner finally winning a trophy.

 

[TrustInJanuzaj]

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BOOOOOOOO

 

[croadyman]

BOOOOOOOO

Stone back to his old ways but he's right on this one,like many of us our only chance is getting him on a free next summer

 

[Lyng]

Firstly, there is a British School in Munich, so his kids wouldn't even have to necessarily learn German beyond the introductory level taught at the school.

Secondly, it is likely much more beneficial for a kid to have the opportunity to become fluent in English than it is for them to learn German.

Well as someone who grew up with danish parents but attending a german school I can tell you that there wont be a scenario where Harry's kids will suddenly not be fluent in English just because they attend a german school or even live in germany, especially given the age they are at now.
What will happen is that they will be fluent in both and thus have even greater opportunities than if they are only fluent in one. Obviously english gives you wider opportunities if its either or, but that is not the case here.

 

[Rolaholic]

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[L1nk]

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Honestly feels like we've been dragged into something here, someone used the United journalists last night to push this and now they are all backtracking on it