Barcelona are keeping tabs on Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich contract talks, according to talkSPORT. The report says the England captain is viewed as an alternative to the club’s top target, Julián Álvarez, with Manchester City forward Erling Haaland also among the alternatives under consideration.

The reported interest comes as Barcelona seek a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Kane remains under contract at Bayern Munich until the summer of 2027, while talkSPORT reports that Bayern are keen to secure his long-term future.

Barcelona’s striker search and the Álvarez alternative

According to talkSPORT, Barcelona are looking to replace Lewandowski following the Polish forward’s departure at the end of his contract and subsequent move to Chicago Fire this summer. Álvarez is described as Barcelona’s top target, while Kane and Haaland are reported to be alternative options.

talkSPORT previously reported Barcelona’s interest in Kane in June, when the Spanish club made initial contact with the striker’s representatives regarding a possible move to the Camp Nou. That earlier contact forms the background to the club’s continued attention on Kane’s situation at Bayern.

The report also says Hansi Flick currently lacks a world-class, out-and-out centre-forward in his squad and has largely relied on Raphinha to lead the line so far this season. Gabriel Jesus and Anthony Gordon are mentioned as other options, while Barcelona are said to have long been keen to sign a like-for-like replacement for Lewandowski.

What Barcelona know about Kane’s contract

Kane’s current Bayern deal expires in the summer of 2027. Bayern are keen to tie the forward down for the long term, according to talkSPORT’s separate report on his contract situation.

talkSPORT reports that the expectation remains for Kane to extend his stay in Bavaria rather than take on a new challenge elsewhere. Barcelona are nevertheless continuing to monitor developments around those talks as they consider their options in the search for a new No. 9.

Kane, Haaland and the competing shortlist

Barcelona view Kane as an alternative to Álvarez, alongside Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, according to talkSPORT. The report presents Bayern’s wish to retain Kane alongside Barcelona’s interest in the forward.

Haaland is named as another alternative in the report, but the supplied information offers no further detail on a potential approach for the Norwegian. Barcelona’s reported shortlist is therefore centred on their need to address the centre-forward position following Lewandowski’s exit.

Why a new No. 9 matters to Barcelona

Barcelona’s reported search is shaped by the change at centre-forward after Lewandowski’s departure. Flick has largely used Raphinha through the middle this season, according to talkSPORT, while the club continue to be linked with a number of possible options.

Jesus and Gordon are among the players mentioned by the report. Barcelona’s broader objective, however, is described as finding a replacement in the mould of Lewandowski as the club assess its attacking needs.

The next contract-watch milestone

The next development to watch is Bayern’s attempt to extend Kane’s contract beyond 2027. talkSPORT says Barcelona are keeping tabs on those discussions, having previously made contact with Kane’s representatives.

For now, Álvarez remains Barcelona’s top target in the report, with Kane and Haaland identified as alternative options. The eventual outcome of Kane’s Bayern talks may help determine whether Barcelona’s reported interest develops further.

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