Transfer Rumors, News: Will Kane, Vinícius Extend Their Contracts?

Bayern Munich have accelerated talks aimed at tying Harry Kane to a fresh deal, according to renowned reporter Fabrizio Romano, as Europe’s heavyweight clubs and Saudi Pro League sides circle the 32-year-old striker. Kane’s current terms expire in the summer of 2026, leaving the Bavarians eager to secure his future before the final 12 months of the agreement begin to tick down. The England captain has flirted with Robert Lewandowski’s single-season Bundesliga scoring record this campaign, and Bayern hierarchy view an extension as both a sporting and commercial imperative.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, remain locked in constant dialogue with Vinícius Júnior over prolonging a stay that runs through 2027. Sources close to negotiations tell AS that the 25-year-old forward has rekindled his best form under interim boss Álvaro Arbeloa, rattling off six goals in his last five matches, yet the club’s latest offer of €20 million per season has not yet bridged the gap to the player’s €30 million wage aspirations. With Kylian Mbappé’s arrival in 2024 effectively doubling the Frenchman’s earnings when bonuses are factored, Vinícius’ camp is pushing for a package they believe reflects his status as a reigning FIFA Best Men’s Player award winner.

Across the Premier League, Manchester United are weighing the future of midfielder Mason Mount, who has seen limited minutes since his £55 million switch from Chelsea. Aston Villa have registered interest, and with two years left on his Old Trafford deal, a summer exit is viewed as increasingly plausible. United scouts have also been impressed by Stuttgart’s 20-year-old midfielder Chema Andrés, a former Real Madrid academy graduate who moved to Germany for £2 million. Real retain a £10 million buy-back clause, complicating any potential £20 million-plus pursuit from United or rivals Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle.

Manchester City are prepared to shatter the full-back transfer record set by Achraf Hakimi’s £60 million move to Paris Saint-Germain in order to prise Tino Livramento away from Newcastle, whose contract runs to 2028. Liverpool have identified Alexis Mac Allister as a prime midfield target, while Arsenal, Chelsea and City are monitoring 19-year-old Paris Saint-Germain prodigy Senny Mayulu, whose contract talks have stalled.

Elsewhere, Newcastle are tracking Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi ahead of his free-agency this summer, and Barcelona aim to open negotiations with Ferran Torres over a new deal that would keep the Spain international at Camp Nou beyond 2027.