Erik ten Hag has described Harry Kane, his No 1 summer transfer target, as a “great player and personality” in the buildup to Manchester United’s game at Tottenham.
Ten Hag has identified Spurs’ record goalscorer as the elite striker United require to become genuine challengers for major honours and will see him up close in north London on Thursday evening. A win for United would extend their lead over the hosts, now under the caretaker charge of Ryan Mason, to nine points in the race for Champions League football.