German side launch shock £60m bid for Tottenham striker and Manchester United target Harry Kane

Former Chelsea and boss of Bayern Munich Thomas Tuchel is determined to test Daniel Levy’s resolve by urging his club to bid £60million for Harry Kane this summer.

Kane has just a year left on his current contract and Manchester United have been looking at him - but it is Bayern Munich who have made their move by tabling a bid for the England striker.

According to sources, Kane is open to the move as a new challenge, even though he will not force it with just a year left on his current deal.

Daniel Levy has always maintained Kane is not for sale but his position has been weakened by the length of Kane's contract and the risk of losing the three-time Premier League Golden Boot winner for free in 12 months' time.

Kane is just 47 goals short of Alan Shearer’s Premier League all-time goal scorer’s record, but he is not too concerned about it if Bayern can reach an agreement with the Lilywhites.

Bayern had an underwhelming campaign last time out and only won the Bundesliga because Dortmund lost their final game, having needed only a draw, in one of the most dramatic endings to a campaign.

Their Champions League challenge also ended with a whimper at the hands of eventual winners Manchester City.

Manager Thomas Tuchel watched Kane closely during his time as Chelsea boss and wants the 29-year-old to lead his attack next season.

Sources close to Kane don't deny that he is interested in becoming the all-time top scorer in the Premier League but are confident that a move abroad where he can win silverware is more important to him than an individual record at this stage in his career.

Tottenham themselves are in the process of rebuilding after hiring Ange Postecoglou following a disappointing year, finishing in eighth and failing to qualify for any form of European football for the first time since 2010.