Tottenham Hotspur icon Ledley King has reignited a familiar fan fantasy, saying he would still like to see Harry Kane return to the club, even as most signs point to the England captain remaining at Bayern Munich for the foreseeable future.

A simple answer to a familiar question

Asked which player he would most like to see Tottenham sign this summer transfer window, King, one of the most beloved defenders in club history, kept his response direct: he wants to see Kane back in a Spurs shirt. The comment, shared through Chris Cowlin, reflects a wish that has lingered among Tottenham supporters ever since Kane left the club for Bayern Munich in 2023 after spending his entire career to that point on Spurs' books, scoring 280 goals in 435 appearances across all competitions.

Kane's World Cup ends, focus shifts back to Bayern

Kane and England's run at the 2026 World Cup came to a close after a semifinal defeat to Argentina, though the team salvaged third place with a win over France, England's best finish at the tournament in years. With the international tournament behind him, Kane is expected to shift his full attention back to Bayern Munich, where contract discussions had been placed on hold during the World Cup while he focused exclusively on England's campaign. Now that the tournament has ended, Bayern is expected to move quickly to secure the 32-year-old striker's long-term future in Bavaria.

Why a return still looks unlikely

Despite the enduring hope........

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