When Rasmus Hojlund signed for Manchester United, then-manager Erik ten Hag had asked the Glazers for additional support to avoid overburdening the Dane.
The club attempted to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur, but Daniel Levy’s insistence on not strengthening a direct domestic rival meant the Englishman ultimately moved to Bayern Munich.
Ultimately, nobody else was signed. The Denmark international emerged as the top scorer, but 16 goals in all competitions can hardly be classified as a world-class season.
It was clear that he needed more help alongside him, which is why, after INEOS took charge of sporting affairs at the club, they tried to bring in more quality up front.
Harry Kane has been a long-term target
Once again, the Red Devils tried to go after Kane, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe a huge fan of the England international. But the costs proved too prohibitive, and Joshua Zirkzee arrived instead.
It is safe to say both Hojlund and the Dutch star failed to set the stage alight last season, with the Danish ace departing to Napoli this summer while the Netherlands international could follow suit very soon.
New signing Benjamin Sesko is showing signs of being the perfect striker for the Red Devils, but INEOS’ wish to try and bring in Harry Kane remains as strong as ever.
The fact that the 32-year-old has a relatively low release clause next summer makes him an even more attractive proposition.
United vs Spurs for Harry Kane
Bayern Munich are desperate to keep a hold of their “phenomenal” striker, but as per Teamtalk, his former club Spurs are ready to break the bank to bring him back to North London.
They hold the edge as of now, due to Kane’s emotional connect with the club, and the 20-time English league champions will have to seriously improve their form on the pitch to pip them in the race.
“Tottenham Hotspur are gearing up for a blockbuster move to bring Harry Kane back to north London next summer, aiming to reunite with their former star striker, TEAMtalk can reveal.
“The 32-year-old England captain, currently at Bayern Munich, is eager to return to the Premier League to chase Alan Shearer’s all-time scoring record of 260 goals. Kane, with 213 Premier League goals, believes he can surpass the milestone with a few productive seasons at Tottenham.
Spurs hold the edge
“Sources close to the club indicate that Tottenham’s owners, ENIC, are prepared to break the bank to secure Kane’s signature, covering his hefty release clause and matching his substantial wages.
“The move is seen as a statement of intent from the Lewis family, who are keen to deliver a marquee signing to boost Spurs’ ambitions under Thomas Frank. The Danish manager has revitalised the squad, and Kane’s return could propel Tottenham into serious contention for silverware.
“Manchester United are also in the race for Kane, viewing him as a key piece in their rebuilding project. However, their chances hinge on improving their current mid-table position in the Premier League.”
Now over to Ruben Amorim to improve the team’s fortunes on the pitch. Sesko could certainly do with someone coming in to take the load off of his young shoulders.
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Ayantan Chowdhury
After failing to become a professional footballer, Ayantan switched to the next best thing: writing about the greatest football club in the world. He has extensive sports journalism experience, having worked for over 10 years in the Indian sports media industry, writing for the biggest newspapers and websites. Currently an editor at The Peoples Person. You can follow him on X: @ayantanc_25
