Manchester United: 3 potential Edinson Cavani replacements

By Joshua Ryan | Aug 14, 2021

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Harry Kane, Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /

Harry Kane’s time at Tottenham Hotspur might be coming to an end in the near future as it does look like the England national team captain is interested in a transfer away this summer.

Manchester City appear to be the club with the best chance of signing him, if he does indeed depart Spurs this summer. But Manchester United should have him on their radar as well in case a move becomes possible.

Arguably the best striker in world football today, Kane has continued to put in incredible performances year in, year out, and now in his prime, the England international will be hoping to lift some silverware, something he has not been able to do at Tottenham Hotspur yet despite his individual brilliance.

A big transfer fee will be required to sign Kane, with Tottenham Hotspur expected to not be keen on letting him join another Premier League side. While there is an element of risk involved with such a move considering his injury history, it’s just too good an opportunity to pass up if it does arise.

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According to stats from Transfermarkt, Kane scored 33 goals and provided 17 assists in 49 appearances last season. It is safe to say that that is just exceptional for any player on the planet. And what makes it even more impressive is the fact that Tottenham Hotspur went through a difficult campaign.

A clinical finisher with a greatly underappreciated passing game, Kane is also a leader and a team player. If the Red Devils are able to sign him then they would probably become the favourites for the Premier League title immediately.

After having signed Jadon Sancho and Tom Heaton, and a move for Raphael Varane close to being completed as well, a Kane transfer looks unlikely this summer. But there could be a chance of it happening next summer if the English international does remain at Tottenham Hotspur beyond this summer.

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