Harry Kane has been advised to snub a return to his old stomping ground, Tottenham, in favour of a switch to their North London rivals, Arsenal, as he aims to topple the Premier League's all-time scoring record.
The England skipper bid farewell to Spurs for Bayern Munich in a high-profile transfer in the summer of 2023.
Despite not lifting any silverware in his debut season in Germany, Kane's form has been nothing short of spectacular, netting an astonishing 72 goals in just 73 outings across all competitions.
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However, his tenure at the Allianz Arena may be shorter than expected following revelations of a release clause in his contract with Bayern. While Premier League outfits are reportedly privy to this clause, Kane is said to be content at the Bundesliga powerhouse.
Former Arsenal ace Paul Merson has now his former side to push for Kane this summer, insisting that the striker could surpass Alan Shearer's Premier League goal tally if he joins the Emirates Stadium outfit.
In a discussion on Sky Sports, Merson stated: "I keep on saying (Alexander) Isak but there's not a lot around. I'd go Harry Kane. I'd pay the £60-odd million for Harry Kane.
"I know it's not my money. Like Sol Campbell didn't (go to Arsenal)? If he thinks he can beat Shearer's record at Tottenham, but I don't see the point coming back to Tottenham."
He concluded: "There's no point just coming back just to beat that and I don't think he'd have as much of a chance of beating that than he would at Arsenal."
Kane has subtly indicated his ambition to surpass Alan Shearer's legendary goal tally. During his introduction at Bayern Munich, he hinted that a comeback to the Premier League might be in the cards.
Kane remarked: "People will talk about the record and Shearer, but I've got plenty of football left in my career. For now, it's about trying to achieve things here and trying to push myself and the team to try and reach new levels with this club. That's all my focus is on right now."
However, when probed about a clause that could facilitate his return to English football, Kane remained tight-lipped, recently stating: "What I can say is that I'm very happy at FC Bayern. No comment on the clause."
The striker is set to feature prominently as Bayern Munich gears up for their midweek clash, aiming to secure a berth in the Champions League last 16. They face Celtic in what promises to be a thrilling first-leg playoff encounter.
This article originally appeared on Mirror