Bayern Munich are closing in on a contract extension for Harry Kane, with the 32-year-old striker expected to sign a new deal running until 2029. According to The Times, final talks are scheduled imminently, with both parties already aligned on the key terms. Kane, who scored 61 goals in 51 appearances last season, has made clear his ambition is to win more trophies in Munich, ending any speculation about a return to England or a move to Barcelona.

Office business is equally pressing. Sporting director Max Eberl is under real pressure from the club's supervisory board to shift the three unwanted loanees still on the books. Joao Palhinha is the closest to leaving, with Aston Villa confirming their interest after losing Amadou Onana to a cruciate injury. The two clubs remain apart on structure, with Bayern demanding a straight sale at around 25 million euros after rejecting Villa's loan-plus-option proposal. Palhinha and Villa have reportedly agreed personal terms, which is a step forward. Bryan Zaragoza and Sacha Boey are harder cases. Zaragoza turned down a lucrative offer from outside Europe and cannot train fully due to a knee problem, while Boey has no concrete suitors. Both face being frozen out of the squad entirely if no transfer materialises.

Eberl himself looks set to stay, with the club's presidential committee backing a contract extension beyond 2027, subject to supervisory board approval on August 25. His recent work securing Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari has strengthened his position. On the pitch, Bayern beat Aston Villa 2-1 in their latest friendly and face RB Leipzig on August 15 before the DFL Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on August 22 kicks off the competitive season.