Erik ten Haag has no regrets signing Rasmus Hojlund over Harry Kane for Manchester United

Manchester United manager Erik ten Haag insists he is “really happy” with attacking arrival Rasmus Hojlund despite the club also being linked to Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane

With the signatures of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana already safely secured, United turned their attention to solving a long-term problem – boosting their attacking options.

While Marcus Rashford – who signed a new five-year contract in July – broke the 30-goal barrier for the first time in his United career last season, midfielder Bruno Fernandes was the only other player to reach double figures.

United had long been linked with England captain Kane, who is record goalscorer for the North London club and his country and has entered the final 12 months of his current contract.

But with Spurs asking close to £100 million for the 30-year-old – and chairman Daniel Levy reluctant to let his prolific striker move to a Premier League rival – United were forced to turn their attentions elsewhere.

Instead of the experience of Kane, they plumped instead for potential by signing Atalanta talent Hojlund, with the 20-year-old arriving for an initial £64 million fee that could rise to £72 million with add-ons.

Hojlund, who only moved to Atlanta from Austrian side Sturm Graz in a £14.6m deal in August 2022, scored 10 goals in 34 appearances for the Italians before securing a dream move to the Premier League.

“First of all we have chosen a striker and we are really happy with our choice,” Ten Hag said of the Denmark international who has scored six goals in six games for his country.

“[Kane] is a great striker. That's clear, he's really a goal maker and apart from that he has all the conditions and abilities that you