Tottenham Hotspur knew it was coming - and after much jostling for position the race to sign Harry Kane is officially underway.
The 29-year-old has a year remaining on his current contract, leaving Chairman Daniel Levy with with a critical decision as to whether he sticks or twists this summer. A sale would undoubtedly command a big fee for the club's record goalscorer, and would alleviate the risk of him walking away on a free next summer.
Thus far much of the speculation has centred around the interest of Manchester United and Real Madrid, both of whom are searching for a marquee signing to supplement their forward power. But now Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, a club who can nigh on guarantee the England captain the trophies he craves, have added a twist to the saga.