Bayern Munich have split their executive resources in a clear signal of intent to land both Harry Kane and Kyle Walker before the start of the season.
The Bundesliga champions face Manchester City in Tokyo on Wednesday and the two clubs are in contact over a deal for Walker.
Bayern president Herbert Hainer and Michael Diederich, the chief financial officer, are holding those talks, with Pep Guardiola revealing that City are doing all they can to keep hold of the 33-year-old.
Those who have remained back in Germany - chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen and technical director Marco Neppe – are focusing primarily on Kane.