Harry Kane ‘welcome’ to make Tottenham Hotspur return: Thomas Frank
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Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has started the season strongly with 13 goals from seven matches.
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LONDON – Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank says England captain Harry Kane is welcome to return to the north London club, if he ever leaves Bayern Munich.
German publication Bild on Sept 22 reported that Kane has a £56.7 million (S$98 million) release clause which could be activated at the end of this season.
It has also been reported that Tottenham have a buy-back option on the Bayern striker, sparking talk that he could make an emotional return to north London.
Kane is Tottenham’s record scorer with 280 goals in all competitions during 14 years with the English Premier League club, after emerging from the youth academy.
He joined Bayern in 2023 and already has 98 goals in 103 games for the Bundesliga champions.
Asked if he would be interested in signing Kane, Tottenham boss Frank said: “I didn’t know there was a clause.
“He is an unbelievable player who did fantastic for Spurs and is doing fantastic for Bayern. Top player.
“I think there’s a lot of Tottenham fans, including myself, who would like to see Kane back.
“Personally, I don’t think he will do it right now, if I’m honest. He’ll probably stay in Bayern and continue performing well.”
Frank has not worked with Kane, having only taken charge of Tottenham this summer following his move from Brentford to replace Ange Postecoglou.
But the Dane is a confirmed admirer of the 32-year-old, who is also England’s record scorer with 74 goals.
“He was top scorer last year, won the championship and he’s doing fantastic now. I don’t know what he’s thinking,” Frank said ahead of the League Cup third-round tie against Doncaster Rovers on Sept 24, which took place after press time.
“Myself, I’m a traveller, I like to travel, I like to explore things as well. He’s been here for many years, so why not enjoy the time at Bayern a little bit more?
“But he’s welcome. If he wants to join us, he’s more than welcome!”
Meanwhile, on Sept 23, Spurs’ London rivals Chelsea were in danger of a humiliating League Cup third-round exit, after boss Enzo Maresca made eight changes following the 2-1 defeat by Manchester United
In their first meeting with Chelsea since 1911, third-tier Lincoln City took the lead thanks to a Blues blunder in the 42nd minute.
Enzo Fernandez’s careless pass inside his own penalty area was intercepted by Ivan Varfolomeev.
The Ukrainian headed on to Rob Street and he guided a composed finish past Filip Jorgensen from 12 metres.
Chelsea had lost their last two games against United and Bayern Munich.
But Tyrique George got them back on track three minutes into the second half with a half-volley that crashed in off the post.
Facundo Buonanotte put Maresca’s men in front after 50 minutes, dancing through the Lincoln defence before slotting home.
“I told the players it would not be an easy game. That is why I was so annoyed in the first half, because we know we needed to do better. But overall, they did well in the end,” Maresca said. AFP
