Bayern Munich split hierarchy to focus on Kyle Walker and Harry Kane transfers
Bayern Munich have split their footballing hierarchy as they work on deals to sign Harry Kane and Kyle Walker this summer.
The Bundesliga giants are looking to further reinforce their squad with moves for the England duo as they look to conquer Europe once again next season.
Tottenham star Kane is the top target for the side as they still search for a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski and Manchester City ace Walker is viewed as an ideal candidate to strengthen at full-back.
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Club president Herbert Hainer and chief financial officer Michael Diederich are currently out in Tokyo ahead of their pre-season clash with City. Meanwhile, CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and technical director Marco Neppe are in Germany working on deals.
Speaking ahead of the match with City in Tokyo, manager Thomas Tuchel was quizzed on why Dreesen and Neppe hadn’t travelled to Japan on their pre-season tour.
“They are doing something that is necessary for them to do in Munich for us,” Tuchel said.
Kane looks increasingly likely to leave Tottenham this summer after club owner Joe Lewis informed chairman Daniel Levy that he cannot be allowed to leave for free in a year’s time.
Bayern are the only club who have bid for Kane but their £65million offer was rejected, and Tottenham would rather sell to an overseas club if they had to, rather than a domestic rival.
Talks are also ongoing between Bayern and City over a possible deal for Walker, but manager Pep Guardiola is eager to keep him at the club.
“I will say he's an incredibly important player for us,” the City boss said. “He has specific qualities, so difficult to find worldwide. His specific
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