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Daily Mirror
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Kieran King

Erik ten Hag in disagreement with Man Utd board over Harry Kane transfer as budget set

Manchester United were divided about whether they want to sign Harry Kane this summer, which has led to them abandoning a move for the forward.

Kane, 29, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag tries to add a new striker to his squad. Signing a forward is United's priority in the summer transfer window and Kane took a place at the top of their shopping list.

United have one senior recognised striker at the club following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo in December, with Wout Weghorst also returning to Burnley this month after the expiration of his loan deal. Anthony Martial has struggled with injuries in 2022/23 but is the only central forward at the Red Devils, with Marcus Rashford preferred out wide.

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