Morning Briefing: Harry Kane signs new Bayern Munich deal and makes England history as Real Madrid eye Quansah

Harry Kane commits future to Bayern Munich and writes Three Lions history

Harry Kane has officially committed his future to Bayern Munich with a contract extension until 2029 (when he will be 36), hot on the heels of equalling Peter Shilton's record of 125 England caps against the Czech Republic on the evening of 6 October 2026. The striker immediately marked the occasion by netting his 90th goal for the Three Lions to move 37 clear of Wayne Rooney, capping off a sensational 2025/26 campaign with an astonishing 73 goals for club and country.

Michael Olise inspires spectacular France comeback

Coming on for Dembélé in the 60th minute, Michael Olise made an instant impact with a brace and an assist to help France come from behind and thrash Belgium 4-1 on 5 October 2026. The super-sub earned glowing praise from manager Zinedine Zidane, having been directly involved in six of his country's last seven goals, netting four and assisting two in just four appearances.

Real Madrid and Premier League giants battle for Jarell Quansah

Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Arsenal are all circling to lure centre-back Jarell Quansah away from Bayer Leverkusen in the upcoming transfer window. Despite the defender being under contract until 2030, Liverpool hold all the cards as they possess a €70 million buy-back clause valid until June 2027.