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Bayern Munich prepare surprise new role for ageing Harry Kane as Arsenal handed blow in transfer race for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko

<p>England captain Kane has been a prolific presence across his two seasons at the Allianz Arena, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/harry-kane-needs-own-ball-bag-hat-trick-hero-leaving-bayern-munich-short-training-equipment-fourth-treble-season/bltfaa8018f0dd83d63" target="_blank">back-to-back Golden Boots being secured in the German top-flight</a>. In total, the superstar striker has hit 82 goals through 91 appearances.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Kane is, however, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/can-harry-kane-match-lionel-messi-cristiano-ronaldo-longevity-ex-england-striker-predicts-how-long-record-breaking-forward-continue-replace-him/blt8367a1e69c0882e3" target="_blank">preparing to turn 32 on July 28</a>. Bayern are aware of the need to find a long-term replacement, with efforts being made to ensure that they are not left scrambling around for a new No.9 when the day comes for Kane to move on.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>According to <a href="https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/fc-bayern-der-klub-wollte-diesen-bundesliga-stuermer-holen-684c38be83ffc62bee8bbaf5 " target="_blank"><em>Bild</em></a>, Bayern have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/players-define-summer-transfer-window-2025/blt318e96688115b159" target="_blank">joined the hunt for RB Leipzig star Sesko</a>. He is said to come with a £75 million ($102m) price tag and has also emerged as a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-gbp60m-rated-benjamin-sesko-as-rb-leipzig-make-telling-request-ahead-of-potential-transfer/blt001df2f07e799227" target="_blank">top target for Premier League heavyweights Arsenal</a> - another side in need of a proven goal-getter to lead their line.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Bayern’s plan is to snap up Sesko while moving Kane into a No.10 role. He <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/kane-dropping-deep-has-made-him-even-more-dangerous---rodgers-salutes-tottenham-star/1q4q7ezra68to1g9nf0ich44fb" target="_blank">does have a tendency to drop deep</a> in search of the ball and could thrive as a playmaker as less pressure is lumped onto his shoulders when it comes to delivering end product.</p>

TELL ME MORE

<p><em>Bild</em> do, however, acknowledge that Arsenal "hold the upper hand" in pursuit of Slovenia international Sesko - with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/harry-kane-taylor-swift-crowd-crazy-first-nhl-experience-club-world-cup-bayern-munich-stanley-cup-florida/blt306b77302817d1c1" target="_blank">Kane and Co currently in the United States</a> as Bayern prepare to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/auckland-city-bayern-munich-part-time-opponents-harry-kane-club-world-cup/blt0b0b42ce76bec9fe" target="_blank">open their quest for FIFA Club World Cup glory against Auckland City</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN MUNICH?

Bayern Munich prepare surprise new role for ageing Harry Kane as Arsenal handed blow in transfer race for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko | Goal.com

Harry Kane is reportedly being lined up for a surprising new role at Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga champions plot a move for Arsenal target Benjamin Sesko.