Why the upcoming Bayern bid for Tottenham’s Kane feels different

There’s growing concern among Tottenham’s faithful that Harry Kane’s departure may very well happen before the season starts. 

Some are expressing relief, while others can’t tolerate the thought of losing the club’s most prolific striker. Bayern Munich is set to make a third bid, reportedly for a base fee of £85 million (€100 million).

That falls about £15 million shy of what most people assume would get this deal across the line. So why do so many people think this impending offer will be the one that convinces Levy to sell?

We don’t know how much Bayern is willing to offer in add-ons and other compensation. If substantial, Levy may have no other option but to sell.

There’s also rumours about Tottenham asking for Bayern youngster Mathys Tel in return. The highly touted 18-year-old would be a brilliant player for Tottenham’s future, and it would make a slightly lower bid for Kane more palatable.

The question is whether Bayern is open to losing one of their most promising young talents. That’s another matter entirely. If they want Kane badly enough, surely they’ll make that one concession. But knowing how Bayern operates, that’s by no means a forgone conclusion.

However, Kerry Hau, chief reporter at Sport 1, believes that rumour is nonsense and has no merit. He says in no uncertain terms that Tel is staying put in Bavaria.

As spoken about ad nauseam, nobody wants to see Kane walk for free at the end of next summer.

Even worse, nobody wants Kane to be forced to stay. That’s not good for anyone. Kane’s motivation level could plummet, which can only negatively impact Tottenham’s on-pitch product.

So £100 million all in must be enough to finally end this never-ending melodrama, right?

I think most Tottenham supporters can agree that £100 million should be enough to acquiesce to Bayern, allowing Kane to pursue his desire to win a trophy with the German champions.

As we know, winning a trophy at Bayern Munich is a guarantee. It’s as inevitable as Joe Lewis denying all bazillion charges against him.

The clubs were initially expected to chat about the potential transfer today, but that meeting has reportedly been delayed to early next week. While the writing isn’t quite etched on the wall, the growing sentiment is that Kane will finally get his way.

And that’s ok.

Most people have come to terms with his potential exit. While losing a player of his caliber will never be easy, I think many of us can agree that the time has come to let Kane spread his wings.

He’s been a loyal servant to the club and should be able to play wherever he wants after so many years of faithful service. Nobody, not even Levy, should deny him that.

That, however, is entirely predicated on Bayern submitting an overall all-in package of at least £100 million.

Levy isn’t going to get the £120 million he wants, but £100 million should suffice. It wouldn’t ordinarily, but these are extraordinary circumstances. Losing him for free next season is inconceivable.

And holding Kane hostage at the club he has devoted his entire prime to is as asinine as it is deplorable. Let the man go so we can move on collectively and finally sign the centre-back or two we so desperately need.