Barcelona have made contact with Harry Kane's representatives to explore whether a deal would be possible after this summer's World Cup – but the club have already been dealt a major setback.
Kane has enjoyed arguably the best season of his career across 2025-26, scoring 70 goals for club and country.
In fact, only Lionel Messi sits above Kane for most goals in a single season by a player this century. As a result of his form, the England international continues to be linked with a big-money move.
Bayern Munich are keen to tie him down to a new contract and discussions have already taken place over a new deal until 2029, according to reports.
However, Barcelona are prepared to go all out to sign Kane as they look to replace Robert Lewandowski, who is set to join MLS side Chicago Fire following the expiry of his contract at the Camp Nou.
A report from the Daily Mail suggests Barca have reached out to the representative of Kane to see if a move could play out as he enters the final year of his contract at Bayern.
It is also noted that the former Tottenham striker is 'extremely happy' at the German club, who would 'resist any attempt to sign their star player'.
In fact, Kane's representatives are said to have 'shut down the conversation' of a move to the recently-crowned La Liga champions, when they received a phone call from Barcelona to explore a move.
What has Harry Kane said about his future?
Despite previously hinting at a return to the Premier League, Kane later performed a U-turn on whether he will someday return to English football and said he would. be willing to open talks about a new contract at Bayern.
"In terms of staying longer, I could definitely see that," Kane said.
"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. Obviously, it depends on how the next year or so goes and what we achieve together.
"We are in a fantastic moment and I am not thinking about anything else."
Kane added: "In terms of the Premier League, I don't know. If you had asked me when I first left to go to Bayern, I would have said for sure I would come back. 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."