Harry Kane needs backup! Bayern Munich told to make key transfer decision to help 'long-time favourite' as German giants look to bounce back from Champions League exit

German giants Bayern were knocked out of the Champions League in the quarter-finals by Inter on Wednesday evening. Kane put his side ahead on the night but goals from Lautaro Martinez and Benjamin Pavard sent the Italians through 4-3 on aggregate despite Eric Dier pulling one back late on.

While Kane looks set to finally end his trophy draught as Bayern close in on the Bundesliga title, his side were frequently chasing the tie against Inter and Sky Germany claims stronger back-up options are required throughout the squad.

Sky's Kerry Hau commented on the disappointment of Bayern's exit and, while falling short of questioning manager Vincent Kompany's role, he insisted reinforcements will be needed in the summer transfer window if the Bavarian outfit are to go further in the Champions League next season. He claimed a "true defensive leader" is needed after Kim Min-jae partnered Eric Dier at the back, while a reserve option to "long-time favourite" Kane is also required.

Bayern previously relied on Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting whenever they needed a goal but Kompany had no such alternative to Kane on Wednesday, instead turning to Raphael Guerreiro, Serge Gnabry, Aleksandar Pavloic and Kingsley Coman from the bench. They were also without the likes of Manuel Neuer, Alphonso Davies, Dayot Upamecano and Jamal Musiala due to injuries.

Kane has been linked with a move back to the Premier League in recent weeks but will first look to secure the Bundesliga title with Bayern. Kompany's side are six points clear at the top of the table, with Kane contributing 23 goals and seven assists.