Erik ten Hag hints at transfer plans as Manchester United manager makes Harry Kane admission

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Erik ten Hag has hailed Harry Kane as a "great player and great personality" amid Manchester United's interest in the Tottenham striker.

Ten Hag has earmarked Kane as his preferred target to sharpen a profligate attack in the summer but sources say United are reluctant to get involved in any games with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy. United have not signed anyone from Tottenham since Dimitar Berbatov on transfer deadline day in 2008 and Manchester City failed with a £100million bid to buy Kane two years ago.

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Kane's career is at a crossroads as he approaches the final year of his contract at Tottenham, who were thumped 6-1 by Newcastle on Sunday and sacked caretaker manager Cristian Stellini on Monday. With Champions League qualification unlikely and Kane out of contract next year, United have emerged as the probable destination for the England captain if he favours a move to another club in England.

Ten Hag refused to be drawn on the prospect of Kane donning a red shirt but spoke of his admiration for the 29-year-old ahead of United's trip to Tottenham on Thursday night.

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Erik ten Hag says Manchester United intend to strengthen the depth of the squad in the summer transfer window, as well as enhancing a number of key positions.

United have prioritised a striker amid interest in Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen, while Ten Hag is keen to recruit a young midfielder and has encouraged approaches for Frenkie de Jong or Jude Bellingham. Representatives of Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong have already held discussions with United, who could also be