da bwin： Paris Saint-Germain are trying to hijack Bayern Munich's reported offer for Harry Kane, but they should let this opportunity pass them by

da imperador bet： Harry Kane's time at Tottenham could finally be coming to an end. Famously reluctant negotiator Daniel Levy has broken his habit of refusing to pick up the phone, and is haggling with Bayern Munich over a price for the striker.

This comes as something of a shock, if only because Spurs have made a few shrewd additions this summer, and brought in an exciting new manager in Ange Postecoglou. This is, in effect, a new project and the start of a fresh cycle for Tottenham.

Only, Kane doesn't have time for that. At 29, with plastic ankles and haunted by a hollow trophy cabinet, the England captain wants out. And Bayern seems the most likely destination. But in recent days, a new suitor has come to the fore; PSG, according to numerous outlets in Paris, are contemplating a move, with one of Europe's finest supposedly on the market. And with Kylian Mbappe likely heading for a surprise departure of his own, the Parisians need a new striker.

Still, the reigning Ligue 1 champions shouldn't touch the England captain. Kane is an excellent footballer, somehow still underrated on the continent, but he's not the right player for them – something they should embrace by looking elsewhere in the final month of the transfer window.

Getty ImagesThe ageing legs

Kane is an excellent finisher and top-tier playmaker. Against Ligue 1's often attacker-friendly backlines, it is not inconceivable that the England captain would score 30+ goals and assist at least 10. Chances are, he will break records from the first week of the Ligue 1 season.

But football isn't often so simple. Players come with their own histories and issues. And in Kane's case, there are a fair few points of concern for the Parisians. And perhaps the most pressing is his legs. At 29, and soon to be 30, Kane isn't ancient, but his injury history, at his age, is something of a red flag.

While Kane hasn't missed games in bunches, it is no secrete that he has dealt with ankle problems for years. As Spurs' star player, he has often soldiered through contests with gritted teeth. At some point, though, this will inevitably catch up to him. It's not unreasonable for PSG to fear that it could happen on their watch.

In Neymar, they already have a perennially injured star player. They don't need a second.

Advertisement(C)Getty ImagesNot the affordable option

Perhaps the advantage here for PSG is a potentially strong negotiating position. Kane is out of contract next summer and has shown no indication that he is willing to pen a new deal at Tottenham. Although he hasn't publicly commented on the situation, it is widely understood — if not expected — that Kane could leave Spurs in the coming weeks. Theoretically, that gives potential suitors an upper hand in negotiations. Indeed, if Levy has to sell, his asking price will, in theory, be lower.

But he is a shrewd negotiator who could well spark a bidding war between two of Europe's richest clubs. Bayern's last offer was reportedly a modest and swiftly-rejected £80 million ($103.3m). But a third is set to come. Kane could still be a £100m player without PSG even getting involved. And if they do enter the fray, the price is only going to go up.

There might have been a hope here that Kane could come on the cheap. Here is a player on an expiring contract, who wants out and is willing to go abroad. Levy might just have had to undercut the value that his on-field magic demands, but now he can push the price even higher. PSG could certainly outbid Bayern here (this is a team who pays its current star player €70m ($75m/£60m) just for showing up). Still, even they will have a limit.

Getty/GOALKane doesn't fit the age profile

There's also the question of timeline here. New coach Luis Enrique has been brought in to oversee a rebuild of sorts. Sporting advisor Luis Campos has worked diligently in the transfer market to date, only spending big money in positions of need, but mostly focusing on younger signings. Manuel Ugarte, their most expensive player of the summer at €60m (£51.6m/$64m), is yet to turn 23. And while Lucas Hernandez wasn't cheap – or particularly prudent – at €50m (£43/$56m), the Parisians are short at centre-back.

A look at the squad elsewhere suggests that a youth revolution is projected in Paris; Nuno Mendes is 21, Vitinha is 22, Achraf Hakimi, somehow, is still only 23. Even Nordi Mukiele, Renato Sanches and Gianluigi Donnarumma are all 25 or under. Add 17-year-old Warren Zaire-Emery, and this is an overwhelmingly young side.

There is conflict in the sense that the Parisians are expected to compete for Europe's biggest trophies with a youthful side. Kane the leader will certainly aid that effort. But his signature would be a short-term proposition for a club that has aspirations that last well into the future.

GettyThe lack of winning pedigree

Kane's quality is undeniable. His 213 Premier League goals need no introduction. Neither do his duo of 30-goal seasons in the English top flight, nor the fact that he is England's all-time top goalscorer. But a trophy cabinet that includes three runner's-up medals and the Audi Cup is perhaps a concern in Paris. These big-money signings should be not only complete players, but also winners, and if there is something that is missing from Kane's Spurs career, it's tangible success.

This is, of course, not Kane's fault. It's difficult to see how a player who scores so many goals can be blamed for his team's inability to win major honours. Still, Kane has failed to deliver in some of the biggest games. He was ineffective as England lost Euro 2020 on penalties. He probably shouldn't have played the 2019 Champions League final after forcing himself back to full fitness from a familiar ankle ailment. And his late penalty miss against France at the World Cup will live long in the collective English footballing conscience.

If this is about winning or legacy, Kane comes with few guarantees. He might add some medals to that dusty shelf, but the big one, the Champions League glory that PSG seek, is less likely to come from a player who hasn't won it.