Manchester United were after Harry Kane and the England ace reportedly “wanted to sign”, but the Red Devils refused to pay “Cristiano Ronaldo money”.
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- Superstar striker headed for the exits at Spurs
- Had been linked with Red Devils for some time
- German giants swooped in to complete deal
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Three Lions captain severed career-long ties with Tottenham in the summer of 2023 after deciding that the time had come to chase down elusive major silverware outside of north London. United had been long-standing suitors by that stage, but Bayern Munich eventually put a €100 million (£86m/$108m) transfer in place.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
According to the , United opted against making a serious play for Kane because they feared being dragged into another long-running saga by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy. They wanted business to be done quickly, with big money invested in the likes of Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund.
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WHY A DEAL DIDN'T HAPPEN
It is also claimed that the Red Devils expected Spurs to push their asking price up if dealing with a domestic rival, while those at Old Trafford were reluctant to splash out “Ronaldo money” on a contract that is said to be worth around £500,000-per-week – including signing-on fee and bonuses.
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DID YOU KNOW?
United saw little value in that deal, with Kane offering no resale profit at 30 years of age. There were suggestions that the England captain – who is the all-time leading goalscorer for his country and Tottenham – was prepared to run down his deal and move to Manchester as a free agent in 2024. Bundesliga giants Bayern ensured that would not be allowed to happen.
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