Barcelona choose Harry Kane as primary striker target

According to the Guardian, Barcelona have identified Bayern Munich star Harry Kane as their first-choice target as a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski in leading their attacking line. The England captain has already replaced the Polish veteran once, at Bayern, and it seems it could be on the cards again.

Kane is believed to have a £57million release clause in his contract with the Bundesliga champions, which the Catalan club may well trigger come the end of the season.

The former Tottenham Hotspur ace’s form at Bayern has been nothing short of astounding, with a total of 108 goals in 113 appearances across all competitions. He is now the fastest player to reach a three-figure number of goals at a single club in one of Europe’s top five leagues since the turn of the century, and he will surely be England’s main weapon as they seek to win the World Cup next year.

Barcelona already have an England international forward in their ranks, namely Marcus Rashford, currently on loan there from Manchester United, and they have the option to make that deal permanent at the end of the season.