Barcelona considers Harry Kane or Erling Haaland to bolster attack
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

FC Barcelona is reportedly exploring a move for either Harry Kane of Bayern Munich or Erling Haaland of Manchester City as they seek to strengthen their striker options. This interest follows Robert Lewandowski's departure to Chicago Fire earlier this summer. Although there is speculation about Kane's future, he is expected to extend his contract with Bayern, while Haaland's plans remain uncertain. Barcelona is also looking at other options, including Julian Alvarez. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is monitoring Bayern's 18-year-old prospect Lennart Karl, though Bayern intends to retain him, as he is under contract until 2029.
- •Barcelona is targeting Kane or Haaland for striker role.
- •Kane likely to sign an extension with Bayern Munich.
- •Lewandowski joined Chicago Fire after leaving Barcelona.
- •Real Madrid is tracking Bayern's Lennart Karl's development.
- •Bayern Munich plans to keep Karl, under contract until 2029.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich News: FC Barcelona to try blockbuster move for FC Bayern’s Harry Kane or Manchester City’s Erling Haaland?; Real Madrid scoping Lennart Karl?; and MORE!
"Imagine FC Barcelona getting FC Bayern’s Harry Kane or Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.
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