We examine Harry Kane’s numbers from an impressive individual campaign last term, demonstrating the Bundesliga club’s interest.
Bayern Munich are reportedly still keen on Harry Kane despite Tottenham Hotspur rebuffing the German champions’ early advances.
Thomas Tuchel’s side suffered at times in 2022-23 following the departure of Robert Lewandowski for Barcelona, with previous head coach Julian Nagelsmann’s plan to spread the goals around proving to be a flawed solution.
The England captain has one year left on a contract he signed in 2018, ideally meant to give the 29-year-old leverage in this summer window.
15:30 - 27.06.2023
FOOTBALL Bayern Munich make shock Harry Kane bid with £60m offer for England captain
The German champions are desperate for a striker and have earmarked the Tottenham man as a key target although their offer falls below Spurs’ valuation.
Tottenham drives a hard bargain over Harry Kane
However, Spurs are unwilling to let go of the multi-faceted centre-forward so easily, with a £100 million valuation slapped on the superstar.
That number seems steep for a player who turns 30 later this month, but it remains to be seen if Daniel Levy and Tottenham budge.
Despite the Lilywhites’ egregious 2022-23, Kane shone despite the failings around him, finding the back of the net 30 times in 38 games — only Manchester City’s Erling Haaland (36) scored more.
What were the Bayern target’s standout numbers from last season?
Harry Kane's underlying numbers from 2022-23
- 21.5 – The Tottenham superstar scored 30 times from Expected Goals (xG) of 21.5.
- 8.5 – Kane’s xG overperformance outdid every player in the top flight and Europe’s top-five leagues, including Premier League top scorer Erling Haaland, who placed second.
11:55 - 27.06.2023
Harry Kane: Man United to miss out on Tottenham star as Bayern submit €70m bid
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have submitted an offer of €70m to Tottenham in an attempt to sign Harry Kane.
- 3.28 – Among players to have averaged 19 games or higher, the Spurs man played 3.28 shots per 90. He ranked ninth in the Premier League.
- 1.43 – Kane ranked fifth for shots on target per 90 (1.43) among players who featured in 19 games or more.
- 0.20 – Goals per shot. The England international ranked sixth among players to play 19 games or higher. He slides to 13 if the entire league is considered, with Taiwo Awoniyi ranking highest.
- 0.46 – Goals per shot on target. Kane placed 18th among players who featured in more than half of last season’s league fixtures.
- 23.08% - Kane’s goal conversion outdid all but seven forwards in the previous campaign.
- 114 – The Tottenham striker scored a goal every 114 minutes. Only three players — Haaland (77), Callum Wilson (105) and Roberto Firmino (110) had a lower ratio.
10:41 - 21.06.2023
Kane not giving up on Man United after Osimhen turns down Red Devils
With Victor Osimhen out of Man United's radar, Harry Kane is hoping he will join the Red Devils this summer.
- 23 – Kane’s 30 goals tied or surpassed the Golden Boot winners in 23 campaigns in a 38-game Premier League season.
- 11 – The Spurs forward netted 11 match-winning strikes in 22-23. No player scored more.
- 24 – Kane’s goals won 24 Premier League points for Spurs in 2022-23. No player was that pivotal in the league last season.
- 14 – Only Haaland (22) scored more than Kane’s 14 goals scored on home turf.
- 16 – Kane outdid every player in the league for goals scored away from home. Haaland netted 14 road goals.
- 16.0 – The Tottenham striker’s goals came from an average of 16 yards out. Interestingly, Haaland’s goals were from 12.6 yards on average.
14:45 - 21.06.2023
FOOTBALL Harry Kane still hoping Manchester United will resurrect their bid to sign him this summer
The England captain’s preference is to stay in the Premier League but Tottenham boss Daniel Levy is unlikely to lower his £100m ((Ksh17,847,303,370) asking price.
- 42.9% - Kane netted 42.9 percent of Spurs’ league goals last term, outdoing the entire competition.
- 12 – The 29-year-old missed 12 big chances in 22-23. By contrast, Haaland missed 28, further demonstrating Kane’s shooting prowess last season.
- 14 – Despite only registering three assists, the Tottenham star fashioned 14 clear-cut chances in 22-23, outdoing all but seven players in the competition.