Liverpool has been tipped to make a move for Harry Kane if he leaves Bayern Munich in the near future, with plenty of other clubs also suggested as possible landing points.
Harry Kane of FC Bayern München reacts to fans after the preseason friendly match between 1. FC Heidenheim and FC Bayern München at Voith-Arena
Liverpool has been told to sign Harry Kane(Image: (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images))
Former Premier League goalkeeper Brad Friedel has tipped Liverpool to make a move for Harry Kane when the striker leaves Bayern Munich, with several other teams suggested as possible next destinations.
Kane, 33, has developed into one of the best strikers in the world in recent years, with his time at Tottenham helping him develop into a star who is now shining for Bayern Munich.
After a campaign that saw him score 61 goals and assist seven in 51 appearances last time out, the England international has been tipped as one of the favorites to win this year's Ballon d'Or, which takes place next month. Amid all of that is an undercurrent of uncertainty surrounding Kane's future at Bayern Munich, with just one year left on his contract at the Allianz Arena, and plenty of interest elsewhere.
Barcelona has been linked as a possible destination, while there is also a strong suggestion that a new contract could be signed with Bayern to keep him there for the foreseeable future.
Then there's the possibility of a return to the Premier League, where the star shone for many years, scoring 213 goals in 320 appearances, which is just 47 goals away from Alan Shearer's record of 260 goals in the competition.
While Tottenham has been touted as a likely move if he were to return to England, Liverpool has also been suggested by former goalkeeper Friedel.
Speaking to Jackpot City Casino, he said: "If Harry Kane returns to the Premier League, I think he would prioritise a move back to Tottenham. I couldn't see him signing for Arsenal or Chelsea.
Harry Kane celebrating with the DFB Cup trophy
Harry Kane's Bayern adventure looks set to continue(Image: Getty Images)
"If a club like Liverpool or Manchester United made an inquiry, his representatives would likely inform Tottenham first to see if a deal could be done, but if there was an incredible package from one of those two, I think we could see it happen."
It's unclear whether it's the sort of deal Liverpool would feasibly do, however, given the recent direction of recruitment and the team's current start.
The Reds have been shifting towards younger, high-potential targets, hoping to land players who will be at the club for the next four or five years, and perhaps beyond.
Considering Kane's age profile, that seems unlikely. Add in the fact that the striker ranks are already filled with talent, as Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike battle it out for a starting spot, and it's clear to see that a move for the England forward would be poor planning when several other positions need resources.
It remains to be seen what will happen with Kane in the coming months and years, but it would be quite a surprise if he ended up at Liverpool over other potential moves.