Erik ten Hag can repeat transfer trick to bring Harry Kane to Manchester United

Erik ten Hag has put a huge emphasis on improving Manchester United's squad following his arrival at Old Trafford a year ago.

United went big in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong last summer before eventually adding Casemiro to their midfield ranks. While different players, both are top-class midfielders who would walk into almost any side in the world.

It appears Ten Hag has issued a similar brief to his bosses at United once again this summer, with Tottenham's Harry Kane his preferred candidate to become the club's new world-class centre-forward. While The Reds remain interested, they are working on the assumption that Spurs will not sign off on their record goalscorer's departure this summer.

But with just 12 months left on his contract in London, there is a very real possibility that Kane could leave for nothing in a year's time. Should that happen, United are almost certain to be interested in signing him.

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That means he could become Ten Hag's second high-profile free signing at United after the club swooped to bring in Christian Eriksen last year. While not as high-profile as Casemiro's transfer from Real Madrid, the addition of Eriksen proved vital during United's first season under Ten Hag as he added further quality in the middle of the park and helped break up the underwhelming Scott McTominay and Fred partnership that had dominated the club's starting XI for the last few years.

The Denmark international capped off an impressive first season at United with two goals and 10 assists in 44 games across all competitions - proving what a bargain signing he has been for the club. Should Kane not renew his contract with Tottenham and