Bayern Munich line up top Premier League striker as Harry Kane transfer alternative

BAYERN MUNICH are lining up a loan move for Manchester City man Julian Alvarez if they cannot secure a deal for Harry Kane, according to reports.

The German champions are being heavily linked with a move for Tottenham's talisman as he enters the final 12 months of his contract in North London.

Bayern have already seen a bid of £60million turned down by Spurs bosses.

And they are thought to be preparing a second offer in the region of £70m plus add-ons.

However, it is still believed to be a way off the £100m valuation Tottenham have placed on the head of their all-time record scorer.

And Kane could yet sign a new deal to keep him at his boyhood club - a lucrative contract which would see him become the second-highest paid player in the Premier League.

If Kane and Spurs are to snub Bayern, Thomas Tuchel's men have two alternatives in the works.

According to Bild, one of those is Man City and Argentina forward Alvarez, 23.

The World Cup winner only joined Pep Guardiola's side last summer but has already won the Treble to go with his triumph in Qatar.

He is under contract with City until 2028 and stealing him away from the Premier League giants will be a tall order.

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But he is being forced to play second fiddle to record-breaker Erling Haaland, a role he would not have to deal with in Munich.

And a one-year loan deal could make sense for all involved as Bayern seek to replace Robert Lewandowski - who left for Barcelona last year.

Alvarez scored 17 goals in 49 games for Man City during his first season at the Etihad.

Along with Alvarez, Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is also being linked with a move to the Bundesliga champions.

The Serbian, 23, has bagged 23 goals in 63 games during his 18 months with the Old Lady.

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