"Harry Kane, we'll see you in June," chanted the Manchester United away end last night. It will be easier said than done.
The Tottenham captain is Erik ten Hag's preferred target as they go in pursuit of a new striker, but it is also Daniel Levy's preference to keep him at the club.
His most recent performance not only highlighted exactly why United want to sign him; it also highlighted exactly why Tottenham are so reluctant to sell him and will do everything in their power to keep him.
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United are reluctant to become embroiled in a saga with Tottenham over Kane despite Ten Hag's wish to sign the striker and sources say the club do not want to get involved in Levy's games, such is his propensity to drag out negotiations for deals involving Tottenham players.
Ten Hag not only wants to sign Kane for his incredible scoring abilities, but he sees him as the ideal fit for the build-up play as well, with the 29-year-old just as good at starting moves as he is at finishing them off.
"We need a striker who not only scores goals but contributes by linking up play very well and pressing, which is very important," he reiterated just last month.
United's finishing wasn't as much of a problem against Tottenham as it has been in recent weeks. Yes, there were a few missed chances, and there always will be, but Ten Hag's side should never have surrendered a two-goal lead as easily as they did.
Instead, Tottenham found a way back into the game, spurred on by the brilliance of their captain, who turned creator and took the game by the scruff of the neck.
His physical presence in the box played a key part in disrupting the United defence in the build-up to Pedro Porro's goal, while his driving runs and precise passing from deep twice set up Son Heung-min, though he was only able to take one of the chances.
No player in Premier League history has assisted a single teammate to score more times than Kane has for Son, as they drew level with Frank Lampard's record 24 assists for Didier Drogba last night.
United needed that type of creativity themselves at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as they struggled for creativity as soon as Christian Eriksen was withdrawn from the pitch.
Just as crucial as adding a top-level striker to the side will be signing another creative midfielder who is comfortable with the ball at their feet, someone who can seamlessly interchange with the likes of Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes.
Ahead of the match, Ten Hag admitted his side were keen to bolster their squad depth this summer as much as they are desperate to cherry-pick a couple of elite additions, and that need was clearly exposed.
"I think we need to strengthen the team and more positions...also the depth in the squad," the manager said in his pre-match press conference. It was made abundantly cleared by the full-time whistle.
Right now, there is a glaring drop-off in quality with those in reserve, who don't possess the same passing abilities or creative intelligence as their midfield maestros.
This was further evidence of how perfect an addition Kane would be to the United squad, not only for the goals he would bring but those that he would set up.
In an ideal world, he could help to solve those issues next season, dropping deeper in matches that United already have control of to add an extra option in midfield, or staying further up the pitch when they are in desperate need of a goal.
And while the club might insist they won't get drawn into transfer games with Tottenham, the harsh reality is that they might need to if they are to have any chance of signing a player so perfect for their squad.
United fans might not be welcoming him in June, but they could be by August.
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