Marcus Rashford has highlighted Harry Kane quality that Man United boss Erik ten Hag will love

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has previously outlined what qualities he believes Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane would bring to Old Trafford amid the club's interest in his signature.

United manager Erik ten Hag, as reported by the Manchester Evening News, has pinpointed Kane as his prime target to strengthen the club's attacking ranks this forthcoming summer. The Reds are poised to prioritise the addition of a new striker ahead of next season.

United have been unable to call upon a reliable out-and-out centre-forward to deliver the goods this season, with Anthony Martial having spent most of the campaign out injured and loanee Wout Weghorst having scored just twice in 15 appearances since his January arrival from Burnley. Weghorst's loan switch is unlikely to be turned into a permanent deal and United are open to the possibility of selling Martial.

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With the exception of Marcus Rashford's contributions this term, United have not been able to rely on anyone within their squad to be a regular source of goals. After the England international's impressive tally of 26, their next highest contributor this term is Bruno Fernandes with eight.

For a club that has ambitions of returning to the top step of both English and European football, it is simply not enough, hence why Ten Hag wants to recruit an elite-level striker in the summer. Kane, along with Napoli ace Victor Osimhen, has been sounded out as a firm target and his contract situation in north London means that United will fancy their chances of luring the England captain to Old Trafford in the summer.

Sources say that Ten Hag is intent on adding Kane to his