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title: "Tottenham: Lilywhites told Kane could leave in January"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
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published: "2022-09-17T13:15:55Z"
modified: "2022-09-17T13:15:55Z"
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# Tottenham: Lilywhites told Kane could leave in January

**[Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) have been told by former West Ham United striker Frank McAvennie that superstar Harry Kane ‘might leave’ in January.**

### The Lowdown: Bayern linger…

Recent reports have suggested that Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich hold a serious interest in signing the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) forward with Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg claiming he could become a ‘[hot topic’.](https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-florian-plettenberg-says-european-giants-made-contact-tottenham-hotspur-superstar-harry-kane-s-agent-potential-transfer)

The reporter has also claimed that Kane himself can[‘really imagine’](https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/news-florian-plettenberg-says-european-giants-made-contact-tottenham-hotspur-superstar-harry-kane-s-agent-potential-transfer) making a switch to The Allianz Arena in his personal quest for silverware, coming as his contract is due to expire in 2024.

Bayern have also apparently told the 29-year-old [not to sign an extension](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11181849/Bayern-Munich-tell-Harry-Kane-not-sign-new-Tottenham-contract-eye-summer.html) as they weigh a 2023 move.

### The Latest: McAvennie sends Kane warning…

Speaking to [Football Insider,](https://www.footballinsider247.com/harry-kane-tipped-to-quit-tottenham-in-january-after-journalists-reveal-pundit/) pundit and ex-Hammers frontman McAvennie believes he could leave north London as soon as the winter window amid his links to Bayern.

“*I think he might leave in January. I watched Bayern Munich on Tuesday night and I thought wow they need a striker. They definitely need a striker. I think he’ll go, I think it would be a good fit for him.*

“*We know he loves Tottenham but a player like Harry Kane can’t go through his career and not win anything, even if it’s just the one. I wouldn’t be surprised if Bayern Munich try and get him in January.*“

### The Verdict: Worry for Conte?

While Bayern may hold an interest, it’s still hard to imagine Kane leaving in mid-season.

His love for Spurs is an obvious indication he will give his all until the end of 2022/2023 at least, especially with trophy-laden boss Antonio Conte at the helm.

Of course, beyond that, his potential exit will be a worry for Spurs supporters given just how crucial he is going forward.

Called a ‘[creative genius](https://twitter.com/GaffneyVLC/status/1307656890642464768)‘ by members of the press for his role beyond actually scoring goals, Kane picked up the [Playmaker of the Year award](https://www.premierleague.com/news/2154211) at the end of 2020/2021 – proving he brings far more to the table than his clinical finishing.

Losing the England international would be a major blow, but it’s far more likely to be a worry for next summer.