Robert Lewandowski’s departure to FC Barcelona leaves a gap in the FC Bayern squad. Club boss Oliver Kahn now commented on the hottest transfer rumors.
A short-term commitment by Harry Kane as the successor to world footballer Robert Lewandowski is apparently not an issue for Bayern boss Oliver Kahn. “He’s under contract with Tottenham. Sure, an absolute top striker, but that’s all a dream of the future,” said the former national goalkeeper of “Bild am Sonntag”. Kahn added: “Now we have to see if we can get the squad together for the current season. Let’s see what else happens.”
Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, still doesn’t seem to be in Bayern’s focus. “I love Cristiano Ronaldo and everyone knows what a fantastic player he is. But every club has a certain philosophy and I’m not sure if it would be the right signal for Bayern and the Bundesliga if we let him now would get,” said Kahn. “Such a change does not necessarily fit with the ideas that we are pursuing here at Bayern.” There has long been speculation about Ronaldo, Kane and FC Bayern.
Ronaldo rumors persist despite denials
A classic nine-man replacement for Lewandowski, who moved to FC Barcelona, is currently not the top priority for Bayern. Such top strikers would be Karim Benzema from Real Madrid or Kane from Tottenham Hotspur. Kane still has a contract with the Premier League club until 2024. A transfer this summer would be difficult or almost impossible to implement from Bayern due to the financial aspects, the “kicker” had recently reported and the English national striker as Bayern access for the brought into play the following season – before Lewandowski left.
Bayern had already positioned themselves several times for the 37-year-old Ronaldo – but the rumors about the superstar from Portugal, who is still under contract with Manchester United, persist.