Revealed: Bayern Munich in race to sign Tottenham ace they want to star alongside Harry Kane
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Credit: Imago Pape Matar Sarr: Bayern Munich race to sign Tottenham ace to star alongside Harry Kane Sat 18 April 2026 12:00, UK Pape Matar Sarr is attracting interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich amid uncertainty over his future at Tottenham Hotspur beyond this season.Sarr has emerged as one of the most promising box-to-box midfielders in the Premier League in his last few seasons at Spurs.The 23-year-old is struggling to realise that potential in North London, however, especially as the club battles against relegation from the top flight this season.He has still put in some strong performances in recent months, and as I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are two of the clubs keeping tabs on his availability ahead of the summer.Spurs’ transfer plans will be dictated by whether they are relegated this season, with Sarr looking very likely to leave if they are preparing for Championship football next term. ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are both admirers of Pape Matar Sarr Tottenham are facing an exodus of key players this summer regardless of whether they are relegated, with Sarr being one of those who could leave even if they survive the drop under Roberto De Zerbi.Either Real Madrid and Bayern Munich could make a move for his signature this summer, with recent reports claiming that PSG are also interested in the Senegal international.Appearances23Minutes1351′Goal contributions5Successful dribbles %60%Ground duels won per 905.66Aerial duels won per 901.8Defensive contributions per 9012.1Sarr’s 2025-26 PL statsSpeaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “It won’t just be Premier League clubs, looking at Sarr, there’ll be lot of European interest as well.
“There’s been talk of Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and others all looking at the Senegal international as well. Tottenham know that they have got a top young player on their hands, he’s still only 23.“He’s obviously a big player for Senegal as well, and if he goes away to the World Cup and does well for them at the finals, it’s only going to enhance his reputation and maybe bring even further interest in him.”Cristian Romero moving closer to Spurs exit after release clause revealRomero has been Tottenham’s best defender over the last few seasons, but may have played his final game for the club after recently being ruled out for the rest of the season with a ligament tear.The Argentine centre-back has been linked with a move away from Tottenham for the last 12 months, and his own father recently revealed that Romero has a release clause in his contract which could allow him to leave for between £37.8million and £53million this summer.Sources have exclusively told Football Insider that Romero looks increasingly likely to leave Spurs in the coming months due to the clause and the prospect of relegation, with Atletico Madrid reportedly interested in his services.
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