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