Two Premier League legends have made Harry Kane's Manchester United transfer decision even easier

Manchester United have been down this path more than once before in recent times. On occasions it has worked out for them and they have got their man, but they've not always been so lucky.

Being a centre-forward at United is a position in world football that undoubtedly attracts the spotlight. From Eric Cantona to Ruud van Nistelrooy, Denis Law to Wayne Rooney, legendary figures can be created at the Theatre of Dreams.

It is a key area to fill for United this summer, no doubt about that. Erik ten Hag has already confirmed as much and the need to strengthen is clear, following the November departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and the January loan signing of Wout Weghorst not bringing an avalanche of goals.

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United have been overly reliant on Marcus Rashford's strikes this season, amid injury problems for Anthony Martial. The midfield and defence have chipped in over the course of the campaign, but it is clear reinforcements are needed at the top end of the pitch to take some pressure off Rashford and help mount a genuine Premier League title challenge next season.

Harry Kane is United's top target this summer. Certainly it all makes sense, as Kane is approaching the last 12 months of his Tottenham Hotspur contract and his current club have a choice to make if he does not agree fresh terms.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy faces the prospect of getting the biggest possible fee he can for Kane's services this summer, as if he cannot get Spurs and England's record goalscorer to pen a new deal he will witness the forward leave for nothing in 2024. Speaking in January, when Spurs' season had not quite started to dramatically unravel as it has in recent weeks, Kane himself had