Harry Kane can solve two problems for Manchester United

"Harry Kane, we'll see you in June," chanted the Manchester United away end last night. It will be easier said than done.

The Tottenham captain is Erik ten Hag's preferred target as they go in pursuit of a new striker, but it is also Daniel Levy's preference to keep him at the club.

His most recent performance not only highlighted exactly why United want to sign him; it also highlighted exactly why Tottenham are so reluctant to sell him and will do everything in their power to keep him.

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United are reluctant to become embroiled in a saga with Tottenham over Kane despite Ten Hag's wish to sign the striker and sources say the club do not want to get involved in Levy's games, such is his propensity to drag out negotiations for deals involving Tottenham players.

Ten Hag not only wants to sign Kane for his incredible scoring abilities, but he sees him as the ideal fit for the build-up play as well, with the 29-year-old just as good at starting moves as he is at finishing them off.

"We need a striker who not only scores goals but contributes by linking up play very well and pressing, which is very important," he reiterated just last month.

United's finishing wasn't as much of a problem against Tottenham as it has been in recent weeks. Yes, there were a few missed chances, and there always will be, but Ten Hag's side should never have surrendered a two-goal lead as easily as they did.

Instead, Tottenham found a way back into the game, spurred on by the brilliance of their captain, who turned creator and took the game by the scruff of the neck.

His physical presence in the box played a key part in disrupting the United defence in the build-up to Pedro Porro's goal, while his