If Isak is Worth 150m, Harry is Worth 250m": Uli Hoeneß Ridicules Liverpool’s Spending in New Jab

Uli Hoeneß takes a fresh dig at Liverpool, comparing Alexander Isak's €150m price tag to Harry Kane's value. Read about Kane's contract and the Anfield "spending spree."

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 30, 2026, 10:06 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from kicker and 'data:unplugged' festival reports.

The 100 Million Euro Disparity

Uli Hoeneß has never been one to mince words, and his latest target is the perceived inflation of the Premier League market—specifically at Anfield. The Bayern patriarch used the struggling form of Alexander Isak to highlight what he considers the superior value of Harry Kane. "Liverpool’s Alexander Isak cost €150 million," Hoeneß quipped. "If he’s worth €150 million, then Harry’s worth €250 million." The comparison comes as Isak, who joined the Reds from Newcastle for a record-breaking fee last summer, remains sidelined with a broken fibula after managing just three goals in 16 appearances.

Mocking the ‘Superstar’ Culture at Anfield

This latest jab is part of a growing trend of Hoeneß criticizing Liverpool’s €500 million squad overhaul. At the 'data:unplugged' festival in Münster, Hoeneß dismissed the Reds' rumored interest in Bayern winger Michael Olise, noting that despite their massive spending, Liverpool are enduring a "very poor" campaign. He previously mocked former Bayern target Florian Wirtz for choosing Liverpool, suggesting the team now has too many "chiefs" and not enough "workers." "They’ll soon need five balls to play with," Hoeneß remarked, "because Salah, Szoboszlai, and the others only want to play for themselves."

The Transformation of Harry Kane Under Kompany

While Hoeneß was quick to tear down the opposition, he was equally effusive in his praise for Kane’s evolution under manager Vincent Kompany. He highlighted Kane’s increased defensive work rate, noting that the striker is "back in his own box for every set-piece." Beyond his goals, Hoeneß marveled at Kane’s vision, citing "70-meter passes to Olise from a standing start" as evidence that the 32-year-old remains at the peak of his powers. According to the honorary president, Kane’s meticulous approach to rehab and physiotherapy could see him play at this elite level for at least another four years.