Chelsea Tipped to Make Surprise Move For Harry Kane

Chelsea are "crying out" for a player like Harry Kane, according to a former Blues player, who believes it "makes sense" for the striker to join Enzo Maresca's side if he does leave Bayern Munich.

Kane, who has a release clause in his Bayern contract that would allow him to leave for £54 million in January, has been linked with a move away from the German champions.

Recently, it was reported that Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal are interested, while Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has said he would like to see the striker make a return to England.

But the 32-year-old admitted his interest in returning has cooled. "In terms of staying longer (at Bayern), I could definitely see that," he said whilst on international duty with England.

"I spoke openly a couple of weeks ago that I have not had those conversations with Bayern yet, but if they were to arise I would be willing to talk and have an honest conversation.

"Obviously it depends on how the next year or so goes and what we achieve together. Right now, I would say we are in a fantastic moment and I am not thinking about anything else."

Kane has scored 103 goals in 106 games for Bayern. Image credit: Getty

He added: "In terms of the Premier League, I don't know. If you had asked me when I first left to go to Bayern, I would have said for sure I would come back. Now I have been there a couple of years I would probably say that has gone down a little bit, but I wouldn't say I would never go back."

Amid speculation over his future, Kane has been tipped to join Chelsea by former defender Glen Johnson.

The 41-year-old, who spent four years at the Blues between 2003 and 2007, believes it would make sense. "I think if Harry Kane is ready to come back to the Premier League, it’s Chelsea who should make the move for him," he told 10bet.

"They’re obviously crying out for that kind of player, the way they play. They’re a bit more focused on a central striker, and Arsenal would probably play too much tiki-taka to be the right club for him.

"Liverpool have Alexander Isak and Manchester City have [Erling] Haaland, so Chelsea makes the most sense if he leaves Bayern Munich."

Spurs retain a first-option agreement on Kane as part of the 2023 transfer deal with Bayern, but Johnson believes England's all-time top scorer should avoid a return to the North London club.

"I don’t think Harry Kane would want to go back to Tottenham. I think that story is finished for him and the club," he added.

"He left for a reason, to go and win trophies. He won’t really be able to do that at Spurs if he returns, so why would he go back now? I think for Kane, it doesn’t make sense, it would be like going back to a lit firework. It could blow up in his face. The situation is what it is, and he should keep moving forward in his career now."