Story byFormer Real Madrid forward says Barcelona should avoid signing Bundesliga scoring machine – ‘Waste of money’Barca UniversalFri, January 9, 2026 at 8:40 AM UTC·2 min readFormer England striker Michael Owen has advised Barcelona to think carefully before considering a move for Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane. While Owen made it clear that he still holds Kane in very high regard as a footballer, the former Real Madrid player believes that signing the English striker at this stage of his career would be a financial mistake. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSpeaking to Goal (h/t SPORT), Owen expressed surprise at reports linking Barcelona and other clubs with Kane. Owen warns BarcelonaHe explained that even though the Bayern striker continues to perform at an elite level, the long-term value of such a deal simply does not add up.“The problem with Harry Kane is that, although he is still an incredible player, signing him is a waste of money. “You’re signing him now, but how many years do you get for that? One, two, three, four?