Manchester United identify priority £100m signing regardless of who the next manager is

Manchester United’s hierarchy are eyeing a club-record move for Tottenham frontman Harry Kane irrespective of who they decide to appoint as manager, according to reports.

The Red Devils are currently in the process of interviewing candidates to succeed interim boss Ralf Rangnick in the Old Trafford hotseat, with the club hoping to have a new man in place as soon as the season is over.

Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag was interviewed for the job last Monday and is the current frontrunner, though the likes of Mauricio Pochettino and Luis Enrique are also in contention.

United chiefs are keen to have the new man in place as soon as possible so he can contribute to this summer’s recruitment decisions, though they are ready to press ahead with plans of their own.

According to The Athletic, United are fearful of Erling Haaland joining Manchester City this summer and feel they must make a marquee signing of their own in response.

With Anthony Martial loaned out, Marcus Rashford struggling, Edinson Cavani leaving and Mason Greenwood still suspended after his arrest, United have identified a new striker as the position they need to strengthen most.

That has seen United reignite their interest in Kane, a player they have tried – unsuccessfully – to lure to Old Trafford on several occasions in the past.

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Regardless of who is in charge next season, the club want Kane and feel he is the ideal signing to catapult the club back into title contention, while they know Pochettino has a close bond with the striker