Barcelona are reportedly engineering a stunning transfer plan that would see England teammates Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford unite at the Camp Nou next season.
The Kane Clause: A Potential Coup for Barcelona
Catalan chiefs have identified Bayern Munich's prolific striker Harry Kane as their primary target to succeed the ageing Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker's contract is set to expire, paving the way for a new era in Barcelona's attack.
Crucially, a clause in Kane's Bayern contract could make this ambitious move feasible. Despite signing for the German champions in a £100million deal in 2023, the Bundesliga club may be obligated to accept a bid of just £57m in the summer.
This clause is contingent on Kane informing Bayern of his desire to leave before the end of the January transfer window. Adding another layer to the potential deal, Tottenham Hotspur hold first refusal on their former star, a condition they secured during his original sale.
Rashford's Impressive Loan and a Catalan Future
The plan for an English offensive doesn't stop with Kane. Marcus Rashford, currently on loan from Manchester United, has impressed manager Hansi Flick with his performances.
Barcelona possess the option to make the 28-year-old's deal permanent in the summer, a move that appears increasingly likely given the player's reported happiness in Spain.
This potential double signing would create a formidable English core at the heart of Barcelona's forward line, combining Kane's proven goalscoring prowess with Rashford's dynamic attacking threat.
Kane's Current Focus and Future Ambitions
Convincing Kane, however, may prove to be Barcelona's biggest challenge. The England captain recently addressed his future, expressing strong commitment to his current club.
"In terms of staying there longer, I could definitely see that," Kane stated last month. "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."
He also downplayed the likelihood of a swift return to the Premier League, noting, "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."
Ultimately, the striker affirmed his immediate focus is on Bayern Munich, declaring, "Going back to my first point with Bayern right now, I am fully all in with Bayern."
Barcelona's ambitious plan hinges on triggering a complex contractual clause and persuading one of the world's top strikers to embark on a new challenge in La Liga, all while securing the services of another elite English forward.
