Manchester United transfer news LIVE as Harry Kane move 'off' and Mason Mount bid latest

Manchester United have a crucial summer ahead of them and as ever transfer speculation is not in short supply.

The window officially opened on Wednesday, with manager Erik ten Hag said to have reluctantly ended his interest in signing Tottenham Hotspur captain Harry Kane. Links to Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount are still in full swing, with a first bid knocked back by the Blues.

Meanwhile, it is mooted that Kim Min-jae has turned down a contract renewal offer from Napoli. The South Korean defender has been frequently linked with United over recent weeks.

On the outgoing front, Harry Maguire and David De Gea's futures remain uncertain and Jadon Sancho is reportedly a target for Spurs and Aston Villa. with claims that Spurs may be ready to offer £50m for the winger.

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Manchester United need a striker and the forward with a claim to be the best player in the world is suddenly on the market. Erik ten Hag might be desperate to sign Harry Kane, but he'd probably take Kylian Mbappe.

That, of course, is so unlikely it's bordering on the impossible. The latest installment of the Mbappe soap opera at Paris St-Germain has captivated viewers this week and how this series ends remains unclear, but it won't involve the player being paraded at Old Trafford.

Mbappe has told PSG he won't be taking the option on his contract in 2024 and plans to leave the club on a free transfer next summer. PSG are, reportedly, furious at Mbappe's unnecessary letter declaring his intentions and now plan to sell him rather than risk