According to reports from the Daily Mail, Harry Kane had considered postponing his departure from Tottenham until the next summer to join Manchester United without a transfer fee. However, he ultimately decided to sign with Bayern Munich instead.

The Daily Mail states that Kane was uncertain if Manchester United would keep the opportunity available, leading to Bayern Munich becoming the frontrunners in securing his signature as the Bundesliga champions.

A 31-year-old English player recently completed a transfer to Bayern for £100 million ($124 million). Bayern is set to face Erik ten Hag’s team in their opening Champions League match this Wednesday evening. Manchester United is expected to depend on their recent signing, forward Rasmus Hojlund, who they acquired for roughly £72 million ($89 million) as a substitute for Kane during the summer.