Harry Kane expected to stay at Tottenham this summer as Manchester United admit defeat in transfer pursuit

Nizaar Kinsella15 June 2023

Manchester United have ended their interest in Harry Kane after accepting a deal for the Tottenham striker is a non-starter this summer.

United manager Erik ten Hag had identified Kane as his top summer transfer target but Spurs are adamant he will not be sold to a Premier League rival under any circumstances.

United do not want to be involved in a drawn-out transfer saga for a player who has one year left on his contract and will be a free agent next summer.

They will now switch their focus to more realistic targets, including Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund. The 20-year-old has impressed in Serie A and could cost around £50million.

Kane now looks increasingly likely to remain at Tottenham next season.

Real Madrid had also identified the England captain as a target but have cooled their interest, with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy demanding at least £100m.

The Spanish giants are instead focused on a move for Kylian Mbappe after he confirmed this week that he plans to leave Paris Saint-Germain.

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