Kane poised to extend Bayern stay - Friday's gossip

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reported that Bayern Munich are close to tying Harry Kane to a new contract, with the England striker said to have agreed the deal in principle as paperwork is completed on an extension that would run until summer 2029. The report places the focus on Kane’s long-term future at the German club, where a renewal would signal continued confidence in the 33-year-old’s role.

The same transfer roundup says Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler has agreed fresh terms, after summer interest from Arsenal and Manchester City. It also says Newcastle United winger Jacob Murphy is nearing a one-year extension, while Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha is still discussing his own future as he seeks more playing time.

In other Premier League-linked developments, Liverpool are described as leading the chase for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the England international valued at £100m in the report. Separately, clubs are said to be monitoring Sporting midfielder Issa Doumbia and Bournemouth’s young Austrian midfielder Jacob Hodl, reflecting continued scouting activity across England and Europe.

The items are based on gossip and transfer reporting rather than confirmed club announcements, but they offer an early look at possible moves and contract decisions that could shape squads ahead of upcoming transfer windows.