Kane and Tenhach
According to foreign media reports, the England captain is about to move to the German champions side, while the Red Devils continue to stall in their search for a centre-forward.
After 14 years of loyal service to Tottenham Hotspur, it seems that Harry Kane, captain of the Three Lions, is finally on his way to a new battlefield this summer. Both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in the 29-year-old, but Bayern Munich are currently leading the race to sign him.
The Bundesliga champions have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Kane's representatives after seeing Tottenham Hotspur reject Bayern's £60 million ($77 million) offer for Kane. Bayern will return with a better offer, and Tottenham chairman Levy may have no choice but to cash in, or Levi will not be able to account to Tottenham fans, either by leaving Kane for free when his contract expires next summer, or by missing out on the team where Bayern had to sell Kane to the Premier League BIG6, especially Chelsea, the second-ranked rival after the Gunners.
For Kane, Manchester United have been coveting for a long time
Manchester United, which has long lacked a super centre-forward puzzle, has never stopped coveting Kane, and if Kane leaves Tottenham, Manchester United is also one of the few super stages worthy of Kane's ambition, talent and talent without affecting Kane's continued pursuit of the Premier League's all-time goalscorer crown glory. Once he joins Manchester United, Kane will surely climb to a higher level. Now, Manchester United boss Eric Tenhach has made it clear that he is desperate to bring in a new No.9 centre-forward as he has repeatedly seen his side struggle to score goals in 2022-23, resulting in a passive lack of a super centre-forward.
It is no secret that Daniel Levy is reluctant to sell his captain to a direct rival within the Premier League, which is why it has previously been reported in the media earlier this year that Tottenham chairman Levy offered United an asking price of more than £100 million ($127 million) for a transfer fee when United made initial enquiries about the feasibility of Kane's transfer. Given Kane's 29-year-old age, the £100 million asking price is difficult for United to accept.
Give up Kane? It's definitely a super super super huge huge huge mistake!!
As we all know, Manchester United has always been the best in Europe in terms of business operations. In recent years, Manchester United have also made a lot of money in bringing in players for the sake of the team's revival, with the likes of Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Maguire, Jaydon Sancho and Anthony all paying more than £70 million ($88 million). But they won't invest the same level in Kane, the greatest striker in English football history.
Bayern, on the other hand, is clearly brewing a sea change, last season they released the then nearly 34-year-old super center Lewandowski, resulting in the whole team like a tiger that lost its sharp claws, and in the 2022-23 season, even the traditional honor of the Bundesliga title was almost stolen by old rival Borussia Dortmund. It's really a lot of trouble for the team to have no super center in town. So in the summer window this season, Bayern's top management has to make up for the lack of the team's central puzzle. And Kane clearly deserves the German giants. If they do strike a deal with Kane, they will be a truly strong contender for next season's Champions League. At the same time, Manchester United stood by and let that happen, which is definitely a super super super super huge huge mistake!!
Harry Kane is Tottenham captain
Harry Kane, who is nearly 30 years old, is still in his prime
One of the reasons Manchester United are hesitant to assess Levy's transfer to Kane is his age, with the Tottenham marksman set to celebrate his 30th birthday later in July. But his performance on the pitch remains at his peak.
In fact, 2022-23 may have been his best season since wearing the Tottenham Hotspur shirt, and despite the fact that he led a team that needed to be strengthened in many areas, Kane continued to play at the top, scoring 30 goals in the Premier League for the second time in his career, and only six goals behind Manchester City goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland in the Golden Boot battle.
Haaland also beat Kane to win PFA Player of the Year. But the Norwegian also has the blessing of Guardiola, and under Guardiola's careful training, Haaland can really be described as a lonely existence. City won the treble for the first time in history last season, and while Haaland deserves praise for his performances, he has world-class team-mates such as Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish to create scoring opportunities.
Kane, meanwhile, has supported Tottenham with his individual performances. They finished eighth purely because of his superhuman effort and, quite literally, would have slipped Tottenham into the relegation zone without him.
In modern football, there are many great players who can continue the peak of their careers at the highest level into their thirties. In Kane's position, he has the opportunity to replace Robert Lewandowski at Bayern, who helped Barcelona win last season's La Liga top scorer award in his first season with the club.
Karim Benzema, 35, scored just four (19) less goals than Lewandowski in his final season at Real Madrid, and he won his first Ballon d'Or in December, following 44 goals in the previous season. Both players are able to take good care of their bodies and have shown the self-discipline necessary to ensure a long game.
The same goes for Kane. In the next four to five years, the England captain could easily be in the starting line-up of any of the world's top clubs. Manchester United's caution towards Kane is pointless. There are certainly cheaper options to fill the team's center puzzle, but no one is better than him.
Harry Kane and Alan Shearer
Premier League King?
In a recent article for Gazzetta della Sport, Alan Shearer said: "If Harry (Kane) wanted to join Bayern, I would personally drive his damn car and take him to Munich. To protect my Premier League goal record, I will do anything! ”。
Kane currently has 213 Premier League goals, leaving him just behind the all-time record of 47 former Newcastle and Blackburn gods. Had he stayed at Tottenham, Kane would undoubtedly break Shearer's record.
But if Kane goes to Manchester United, he could still surpass historic striker Alan Shearer. After a positive first season at Old Trafford, Manchester United are now in much better shape than Tottenham Hotspur. This season, the Red Devils lifted the Carabao Cup for a long time and finished third in the Premier League to qualify for the Champions League, but lost to arch-rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final. Players such as Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and Luke Shaw have all played at a high level in this season's games, while new signings Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez have added new strength to the team.
Ideally, Ten Hach could replace the declining David De Gea with a new goalkeeper, but their priority would have to be to sign a top centre-forward. If United can poach Kane from Tottenham, they will be serious contenders for the title in 2023-24, and Kane's signing will change the Premier League title. Because not only has he proven himself in the Premier League, he is also the king of this competition.
Kane is the perfect piece of the puzzle for Manchester United, and surpassing Shearer is certainly Kane's goal!
Last season, United's shots often failed to match their smooth, sharp and sharp attack, because none of them could get into the right position. They were also the team with the most wasted chances in the league, missing out on 50 great opportunities in total. If they could recognize this reality and spend their money on Kane's blade, these problems would be solved. Not least because the England captain has the drive to overtake Shearer.
In an interview with Sky Sports in May, Kane said: "Surpassing Shearer is definitely what I want to achieve! Whenever I approach these types of records, I feel a drive behind me to try and go beyond. I'm getting closer and closer now.
Kane is in the national team
Rapport with England teammates:
Manchester United have long been linked with Kane and West Ham United's Declan Rice, who also appear to have disappeared from United's sight because of his value – and Arsenal will sign him for a record UK transfer fee. However, as the pair played with England in the latest round of Euro 2024 qualifiers, Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw said it was a pleasure to join his national team team-mates at the club.
"I hope some of them will join United – I'm not going to lie," the United defender said. "I talk to them and tell them how good Manchester United is and how good Manchester is. I know their strength. They are all world-class players who will be a huge help to the team, but I can only say so much. If that's the case, I would welcome them without hesitation. ”
Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are also playing alongside Luke Shaw at Old Trafford, while Chelsea's Mason Mount is also about to join Ten Hag's side. Kane's arrival will be a great way to complete Manchester United's England squad.
With the help and settling in of his compatriots, he had no problems moving from London to Manchester. In particular, the connection between Kane, Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw was clearly seen in England's 7-0 win over North Macedonia at Old Trafford.
With Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw combining, Kane led the scoring first. Luke Shaw received a deft direct pass from United's prince at the far end of the box and the left-back provided a perfect cut as the Tottenham striker scored easily from eight yards. Kane then reciprocated and played an important role in Marcus Rashford's third goal for the Three Lions, as he struggled to regain possession from deep inside the penalty area.
The Tottenham talisman has built a good relationship with Manchester United's England players on and off the pitch. And a talented player like him even has the ability to go down in Manchester United's history. The list of England's best players who have played for at Old Trafford includes Sir Bobby Charlton, Paul Scholes and Manchester United's all-time top scorer Wayne Rooney. If Kane joins the club, he will undoubtedly be compared.
Tenhach
Ten Hach is a big fan of Kane
Late last season, Ten Hach became a master at dodging transfer issues, a useful skill for any United manager. No other club in world football generates so many rumours of potential new signings, but the Dutchman has given nothing when it comes to his preferred target.
Ahead of United's 2-2 draw at Tottenham at White Hart Lane in April, Kane's move to United was the focus of questions and Ten Hach was as tight-lipped as ever when asked if the centre-forward could fit in. "I'm preparing for the game against Tottenham," the United boss said. 'He's the core Tottenham attacking player we have to look at on on the pitch, so I don't want to think about anything else.'
However, before leaving his seat at the press conference, Ten Hach couldn't help but express his admiration for Kane: "His goal count and key performances, as well as his grasp of the last pass opportunity, are great! He is not only a great player, but also a great leader. Naturally, Tenhach's praise set the stage for Kane's brilliant performance.
He was the driving force behind the team to turn the game back after falling behind by two goals in the second half. Kane provided Son Heung-min with a perfect pass to help the hosts pull one back and then played another key role in right-back Pedro Polo's equaliser. Tenhach watched as his team failed to take away three points at White Hart Lane.
Kane is one of the best goalscorers because he has a great sense of smell, is good at seizing opportunities and shooting with his feet and head. He is also an excellent all-rounder, and he can also play in the forward position on the pitch, known as the "striker", which is why he is a perfect fit for Ten Hag's team. The Manchester United tactician wants a centre-forward in the No.9 position with excellent back-to-back ability to play as a pivot point up front. At the same time, it is also a technical ability to execute the split ball pass. The so-called "forward waist" is the combination of the center and the front waist, the center is the front when it is the front, and the front waist is the front waist when it is retreated.
Last season, Kane led by example time and time again, while his Tottenham team-mates kept their standards down time and time again. How can such Tottenham be worthy of Kane's ambition? It's a different story at Old Trafford, where Manchester United are Kane's higher arena. He will be supported by a great team and play with teammates who are eager to succeed, visionary and able to fully exploit his creativity. He's exactly the player United need.
Osmeyne shines in Naples
Apart from Kane, is the Manchester United selection or any other option?
Of course, Kane is not the only striker who has been closely linked with Manchester United in recent months. After Tottenham revealed their valuation for Kane, Victor Osmeyne of Napoli and French star Randall Kolo Muani of Eintracht Frankfurt were identified as the top two replacements for Ten Hach. The problem is that the two men are also seen by their respective clubs as players worth £100 million ($127 million). Osmayne scored 26 goals last season to help Napoli win Serie A, while Kolo Muani contributed 40 goals in his debut season at Eintracht Frankfurt. They are only 24 years old, which means they have higher potential.
Manchester United are also considered interested in Benfica's Portuguese striker Goncalo Ramos, who stole the limelight from Red Devils legend Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2022 World Cup. The 22-year-old is reportedly worth £80 million ($102 million) this summer, but considering he hasn't stood the hard test of the league at the highest level, such an amount would be a huge gamble.
With Manchester United seemingly unable to bring in Osmayne, Chloë Muani, Ramos and even Kane, they have turned their attention to Atalanta's rising star Rasmus Hoylund, which is a more affordable option. The Italian club has reportedly turned down United's £31 million ($39 million) offer for the Danish international centre-forward, but United are expected to complete the deal for around £40 million ($51 million).
With both Northern European strikers, Hoilund has been compared to Haaland, but the truth is that the 20-year-old is still a piece of the bush and he still has a lot to learn. He scored just nine league goals for Atalanta last season and doesn't have enough experience to lead United's attack.
In fact, none of the other strikers United are looking at can match Kane. He is the only candidate with true Premier League pedigree, which is a crucial factor.
Kane
Don't miss the opportunity, the time will not come
If United don't chase Kane this summer, it's safe to say he'll never be at the hallowed Old Trafford. If Kane is going to leave Tottenham, it has to be now. If the seasoned striker opts to remain at Tottenham for the 2023-24 season, a new contract will inevitably follow. Levy will definitely not let his baby leave the club as a free agent.
If Kane is not persuaded to leave Tottenham this summer, he will almost certainly continue to end his career as a club. At the moment, Bayern seem to be the only team ready to change his path.
From United's point of view, it doesn't matter if he stays at Tottenham or moves to Germany. Either way, they're bound to regret not doing everything they can to sign English football's number one centre-forward.
No matter where he plays, Kane will continue to score goals and break records. And without him, United's long struggle to return to the top of the table will continue to drag on.