Carlo Ancelotti makes Harry Kane admission as Real Madrid challenge Manchester United for Tottenham striker

03.06.2023 - 13:33 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has praised Harry Kane but has insisted he respects Tottenham Hotspur amid reports they will challenge Manchester United for his signature.

MEN Sport understands Erik ten Hag made Kane his top summer transfer priority. However, the club are working under the assumption he will not be allowed to leave Spurs this summer.

In the meantime, the La Liga giants have been linked with a move for the striker as the club prepares for the eventual departure of star man Karim Benzema.

When asked about the England international on Saturday, Ancelotti confirmed he was a fan of the Tottenham man, increasing speculation the Bernabeu club will compete with United for him. ALSO READ: Wright sends transfer advice to Kane "Harry Kane is a top player but we have to respect Tottenham, he’s a Tottenham player," he admitted. "I can guarantee to you that Real Madrid will have a competitive team again next season." With United becoming increasingly unsure about Kane's availability, Ten Hag has been looking at other options.

Sporting Atalanta as Carlo Ancelotti Karim Benzema Harry Kane Erling Haaland Rasmus Hojlund Manchester

Read more on the manchestereveningnews.co.uk

United tell Kane to put in transfer request Manchester United want Harry Kane to put in a transfer request to help force through a move to Old Trafford. Ad United value the player at £80 million, but Daniel Levy will not accept less than £100m. Euro QualifyingSouthgate jokes England players will be ‘tapping up’ team-mates on international duty18/06/2023 AT 17:40 “Frustrated Manchester United have told Harry Kane: If you want the move, make it happen,” The Sun writes.

Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to make ambitious move for £85.3m Real Madrid star

Former centre-back Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United should consider an ambitious move for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni in this summer's transfer window.

Harry Kane hopeful of summer move, Manchester United battle Real Madrid for Inter Milan's Federico Dimarco - Paper Round

Kane still keen on move Harry Kane is still hopeful of completing a summer transfer to Manchester United. The England captain has been a long-term target for the Red Devils and Erik ten Hag even made him the club's No. 1 priority for the summer window.

Harry Kane must make transfer stance clear after glimpse of Manchester United future

Maybe it was a peak into the future and if it was what a future it could be. Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw combined to set up a goal for Harry Kane in front of the Stretford End.

Real Madrid’s five next manager options with Carlo Ancelotti set for Brazil role next year – Paper Round

Ancelotti to Brazil… but who to Real? Carlo Ancelotti will become Brazil’s new head coach next year, Globo in Brazil reports, leading to speculation as to who could replace him at Real Madrid. Ad The Italian has one year remaining on his current contract at the Spanish club, and with the Brazil role said to be a done deal, the five names linked with taking charge of Real from the 2024-25 season are club legend Raul, Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, Roma’s Jose Mourinho, plus Julian Nagelsmann and Antonio Conte.