Man Utd will not sign Harry Kane from Tottenham and England striker ‘more likely to move abroad’, says Paul Ince
MANCHESTER UNITED will not sign Harry Kane as he will likely move abroad, according to Paul Ince.
The Red Devils have been linked with the Tottenham striker for months but ex-United midfielder Ince thinks he will look further afield in pursuit of a "new challenge".
Kane looks set to return from a hamstring injury against United in the first Premier League game back after coronavirus.
But Ince thinks it is unlikely he will be lining up for the Red Devils any time soon.
He told Paddy Power: "I cannot see Kane to Man Utd happening. I can see him going, yes, and wanting to leave Tottenham, but not to join United.
"What people are forgetting is that United have got Marcus Rashford up front.
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"He’s always wanted to play up front, but what you need to remember is he can also play off the left-hand side, as we’ve seen from plenty of his goals this season.
"Plus, between him and Anthony Martial, Kane coming in would also bring some competition to the side.
"There’s always been a sense of competition at United, and it would be nice to see that back again, players fighting for their places.
"So if you’re looking at Rashford left, Kane centre and Jadon Sancho on the right, it sounds pretty nice doesn’t it?
"But it probably sounds like a dream for a reason, it is a dream."
Former United and Spurs hitman Dimitar Berbatov thinks Kane's head is not right at Tottenham.
And while Ince agrees he might need a new challenge, he reckons it is more likely to be overseas.
He added: "Don’t get me wrong, if, and it’s a big if, United can get Kane, and he fancies the move, surely you’re going to go for him.
"You’d be absolutely daft not to. If you can get him, then you have to go and get him, but I can’t see it being the case.
"Spurs fans won’t like to hear me say this either, but sometimes as a player you simply need a new challenge.
"Whether that’s at Old Trafford, or in my opinion, more likely abroad, who knows?
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"However if he’s on the market then if you’ve got to at least have a go at getting him, if you’re United.
"You’re taking a complete, proven player. He’s only going to get better and better. He’s a guarantee."
Yesterday SunSport exclusively revealed Kane will sponsor League Two minnows Leyton Orient's kit for next season giving thanks to coronavirus frontline workers.