SpotlightBBC SportUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Kane: Premier League return itch fading
Harry Kane admits the desire to return to the Premier League and break Alan Shearer's record is fading.


H. Kane
player
Club
Bayern Munich
League goals
213 in Premier League
Record gap
47 goals behind Shearer
Current contract
Final 12 months
What happened. Harry Kane says he is less keen on returning to the Premier League to chase the all-time scoring record, feeling settled at Bayern Munich.
- Kane scored 73 goals last season for club and country.
- He is set to discuss a new contract at Bayern.
- He received the Golden Shoe for top Bundesliga scorer.
“That itch isn't there as much anymore.”
— Harry Kane
Kane will focus on Bayern, with contract talks expected soon.
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