(Credit: Imago)

Harry Kane returns - Three things to look out for as Tottenham take on Bayern Munich

Alex is a lifelong Sunderland supporter who's been reporting on Mackem News since April 2025. Indeed, he started working for Breaking Media in April and has since graduated from St Mary's University as a NCTJ Gold Standard-accredited journalist, having completed his Master's degree in Sports Journalism. Alex previously worked for Football League World and has featured on the Roker Report, providing his opinion on all things Sunderland. While getting to the games is tricky, given his job, one of the highlights of his life was watching (and crying) as the Black Cats defeated Sheffield United at Wembley Stadium last season.

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07 Aug 2025, 5:00 am

Tottenham face Bayern Munich in South Korea in what will be an intriguing clash for many reasons.

Spurs have already defeated Arsenal and drawn with Newcastle United in their pre-season tour of Asia and will want to keep the momentum going.

One of the biggest headlines of the tour was Son Heung-min leaving Tottenham permanently for LAFC.

Now, his former colleague Harry Kane will face his former employer amid many other potential storylines.

Son Heung-min in Tottenham training gear

Son played his last game for Spurs (Credit: Imago)

Kane set for Tottenham reunion

Tottenham and Bayern Munich have been intertwined this summer, with players moving between the clubs.

The Lilywhites have signed Joao Palhinha on loan, while Mathys Tel completed a permanent switch from Bavaria.

Two seasons ago, it was Kane who completed a £100million move in the other direction and has since lifted a league title.

Club	Appearances	Goals	Assists
Tottenham	435	280	63
Bayern Munich	96	85	26

Kane's record with Spurs and Bayern

The striker will receive a warm reception from both sets of supporters, given his exploits in North London.

Kane played against Tottenham in pre-season last summer, coming on as a late substitute, but did not score.

Bayern won that encounter 3-2 and will be hoping for a repeat with the 32-year-old on the scoresheet.

Kane celebrates scoring for Bayern (Credit: Imago)

Palhinha set for imminent return against Bayern Munich

Palhinha may have only just joined Tottenham on a season-long loan, but he is already set to face his parent club.

In competitive circumstances, the defensive midfielder would not usually be able to play against his employer, but as this is a friendly, he is free to do so.

The Portuguese international has been viewed as a positive acquisition, with many referencing his success at Fulham.

In central midfield, Tottenham have been lacking in quality, and it is a position in which they were exposed last term.

Palhinha will want to make his mark against Bayern, and Spurs will want to see what he can offer in North London.

Palhinha is braced to face Bayern (Credit: Imago)

Spurs start life without Son

One of the biggest talking points of the summer has been the future of Son, but that has now been set in stone.

Son ended his 10-year stay with the Lilywhites, playing his final game against Newcastle in Asia.

The South Korean can be considered a club legend, having ended his stint with a trophy after seasons of stellar performances.

However, now all eyes will be on how Thomas Frank adjusts his team, with a particular focus on the wing.

Brennan Johnson scored against the Magpies and could excel this season, while Wilson Odobert has shown promise.

Kane to face Tottenham again
Palhinha to play against his employer
Life without Son

Tottenham will enter the match with Bayern with confidence, and there are many potential subplots that could come to fruition.

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