Manchester United’s pursuit of star striker Harry Kane has been reignited following a revelation that Tottenham’s chairman, Daniel Levy, has been urged by the club’s majority owner, Joe Lewis, not to allow Kane to run down his contract and leave for free next year.
With just one year left on his current six-year deal at Spurs, Kane has become a prime target for several top clubs, including Bayern Munich, who have already made two unsuccessful bids for the prolific forward. Levy has been adamant about retaining Kane’s services and even offered him a lucrative new contract in an attempt to secure his stay.
However, sources indicate that Joe Lewis has instructed Levy to sell Kane this summer if he doesn’t sign the new contract. The potential transfer fee could reach a staggering £100m, with Bayern’s latest offer standing at £70m plus add-ons.
Manchester United had initially pursued Kane as their top summer target but backed out due to the challenges of dealing with Levy. Now, with the possibility of securing Kane for around £100m, the Red Devils’ officials are reconsidering their position. However, the stumbling block may lie in Kane’s salary demands, which are reported to be around £30m per year.
United is cautious about disrupting their wage structure, as it could impact the team spirit that manager Erik ten Hag has carefully nurtured since taking charge last year. The club has turned their attention to Atalanta’s Rasmus Højlund as a potential alternative for the center-forward position.
Although United has not yet submitted a bid for Højlund, they have been in talks with Atalanta. The Italian club is demanding approximately €70m for the talented 20-year-old, who impressed with nine Serie A goals last season.
Meanwhile, the arrival of goalkeeper Andre Onana from Internazionale has sparked excitement at Manchester United. Second-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton believes Onana’s abilities with the ball at his feet could revolutionize the way the team builds its play from the back. With Ederson at Manchester City and Alisson at Liverpool setting the trend for playing out from the back, Onana’s presence could have a similar impact for United.
As Heaton prepares to discuss his future with manager Erik ten Hag, he may consider leaving United this summer to secure more regular playing time elsewhere. The situation is still unfolding, and fans eagerly await the developments in the transfer market as the new season approaches.
