Manchester United once had the chance to sign Harry Kane but walked away. Now, with his release clause revealed, could they finally make their move?

Manchester United rejected the chance to sign Harry Kane in favour of a move for Rasmus Hojlund, it has been revealed. Kane decided to leave Tottenham in 2023 in search of silverware, eventually joining German giants Bayern Munich in a deal worth close to £100million.

Former Manchester United assistant coach Benni McCarthy has claimed the club did not pursue Harry Kane as they didn't view the England captain as a worthwhile investment. Former South Africa international striker McCarthy spent two years at Old Trafford working alongside ex-United manager Erik ten Hag and has now shed light on the failed attempt to sign the former Spurs goalscorer.

Harambee Stars-linked Benni McCarthy has explained why Manchester United chose to sign Rasmus Hojlund over Bayern Munich's Harry Kane in the summer of 2023.

Paul Merson suggested Kane to sign for Arsenal over both clubs as he may have a better chance to surpass Alan Shearer as the Premier League’s all-time top goalscorer at the Emirates Stadium. Kane would like to be re-united with Heung-min Son, which could suggest that Tottenham are still on his mind.

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has revealed Victor Osimhen was on the club’s “list” in 2023 when they were searching for a new striker before eventually settling on Rasmus