Tottenham's star player, Harry Kane, is on the verge of a medical evaluation at Bayern Munich.
Following an agreement between Bayern and Spurs valued at over 100 million euros, the 30-year-old striker's future shift hinges on his decision.
With an impressive record of 280 goals in 435 appearances, Kane is Tottenham's all-time leading scorer. Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed the deal's impending nature on Friday.
Kane, whose contract was set to expire within a year, was increasingly unlikely to continue with Tottenham. As long as unforeseen hurdles don't arise, his transition to Bayern should be completed in time for the start of the Bundesliga season next week.
Amidst the summer's negotiations, Kane's preference for a future resolution before the season's commencement became evident. It has taken Bayern most of the summer to reach a point where Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy was willing to proceed with the deal.
Though initially linked with a move to Manchester United this summer, uncertainties remained regarding Levy's stance on selling him to another Premier League club. Kane could have opted to run down his contract's final year and depart on a free transfer in 2024.
Kane's journey through negotiations with Bayern was marked by his participation in Tottenham's recent pre-season tour of Australia and Southeast Asia. He was last seen on Sunday against Shakhtar Donetsk.
As the impending transfer looms, Tottenham is gearing up to face Brentford in their season opener, while Bayern is set to commence their campaign against RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup.
Kane's accomplishments, including three Premier League Golden Boot wins and a tally of 213 goals from 320 games, hint at his potential to break Alan Shearer's Premier League scoring record. However, his move to Germany may reshape this prospect.
Reacting to the news, Shearer playfully suggested on social media that it's time for Kane to bid farewell to the Premier League. As Kane's anticipated departure approaches, Shearer's record of 260 top-flight goals remains intact – at least for now.
