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Manchester Evening News
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Kyle Newbould

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag told to repeat Sir Alex Ferguson transfer trick with Harry Kane

Louis Saha has urged Erik ten Hag to sign a proven Premier League goalscorer in Harry Kane, replicating Sir Alex Ferguson's title-winning decision to land Robin van Persie in 2012.

The Manchester United manager is expected to prioritise a world-class No.9 this summer, with Kane top of a shortlist that is also thought to include Victor Osimhen and Randal Kolo Muani. The Tottenham Hotspur striker has made no secret of his desire to win major silverware after another trophy-less campaign in north London.

The Reds have been over-reliant on the goals of Marcus Rashford this season and Ten Hag will hope another 20+ goal frontman can propel them to a title challenge. And Saha has urged the Dutchman to repeat Ferguson's decision to land a tried and tested Premier League player.

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