Tottenham Hotspur fans may dream of a Harry Kane return, and manager Thomas Frank has stated that the Bayern Munich striker would be "more than welcome" back at the club. However, a near-term reunion seems unlikely.

Kane, who is Tottenham's all-time top scorer with 280 goals, departed for Bayern Munich in 2023 for a reported £100 million. His move to the German giants was motivated by a desire to win silverware, which he achieved last season by winning the Bundesliga title. Individually, Kane has continued to excel, reportedly scoring 98 goals in 103 appearances for Bayern.

Despite Kane's success in Germany, speculation about a potential return to Spurs has persisted. Sky Sports News reported earlier this year that Kane has a release clause in his Bayern contract. This clause would have allowed him to leave for £67 million in January 2025, and it decreases to £56.7 million in January 2026. Reports in Germany suggest that Kane would need to inform Bayern of his intention to leave by the end of the January transfer window to activate the clause.

While Frank welcomes the idea of Kane returning to Tottenham, he doesn't anticipate it happening soon. He acknowledged the widespread desire among Tottenham fans, including himself, to see Kane back in a Spurs shirt. However, he believes Kane will likely remain at Bayern and continue his strong performances. Frank noted Kane's success in Germany, where he was the top scorer last year and won the league title. He also speculated that Kane might want to continue exploring a new experience in Germany after many years in England.

Several factors could contribute to Kane's potential interest in returning to Tottenham. He currently has 213 Premier League goals, 47 behind Alan Shearer's record of 260. A return to England could provide him with the opportunity to break this longstanding record.

However, whether Tottenham could match Kane's current wages, reportedly around £400,000 a week, remains a significant question. Despite increased ambition from the club's owners, matching those wages would be a challenge.

Currently, Tottenham's forward line includes Richarlison, Mathys Tel, Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson. However, Solanke is currently recovering from an ankle injury, with a return date uncertain. In light of current injuries, Tottenham has been looking at other forward options. After failing to acquire Savinho, Tottenham has expressed interest in Sevilla's Ruben Vargas, although a transfer is unlikely to be pursued aggressively in January. The arrival of Xavi Simons and the presence of other young attackers provide sufficient cover in the wide positions.