Bayern Munich sporting director denied Harry Kane rumors

sporting director Hasan Salihmidzic has denied rumors of a move for Tottenham captain

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After the departure of Robert Lewandowski to

, there were rumors about recruiting Harry Kane as his replacement. However, Salihmidzic denied these rumours, claiming that they are trying to move towards a tactic where they can play without the number 9, like Manchester City and Liverpool.

He said: "These are rumours. We're going a different way for now. Manchester City and Liverpool have been successful for years without a nine."

Bayern signed Sadio Mane in the summer and extended the contract of Serge Gnabry. Salihmidzic added:

"We could substitute four players of almost the same quality for four positions. So much offensive quality is rare in Europe. It's now the job of the coach and his team to moderate that."

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