Manchester United only have one thing stopping them from signing Harry Kane

It is impossible to ignore the narrative of Harry Kane heading into tomorrow's visit of Manchester United. Erik ten Hag's side head to North London buoyed by their weekend win at Wembley and the chance of a second piece of silverware this season; Tottenham head into it in disarray and with a second interim manager in charge.

The sacking of Cristian Stellini just 29 days after he was appointed as the replacement of Antonio Conte told you everything you needed to know about the lack of planning they have in place.

That surely has to be the final straw for Harry Kane now. No matter how they try to twist the narrative or lure him into signing a new deal as part of a fresh new project, it would be idiotic for him to buy into their sales pitch.

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Tottenham have had their chance and blown it with Kane, and a year on from their last rebuild, they are gearing up for another that leaves them back in the same place yet again. Instead of turning a corner, this is a club going around in circles.

United are far from perfect, but they are at least a side that is visibly on the up. They have still had plenty of setbacks this season, but they have responded to them all in style. They have not lost consecutive matches this season since the opening two games.

The contrasting feelings around both clubs on Sunday were the latest compelling reason for Kane to finally leave Tottenham this summer. He might get another when they meet tomorrow night.

Kane is Ten Hag's preferred addition to the squad at the end of the season, with sources revealing the United manager is intent on signing the Tottenham talisman as he approaches the final year of his contract.

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