Manchester United are reluctant to become embroiled in a saga with Tottenham over Harry Kane despite Erik ten Hag's wish to sign the striker.
Sources say United do not want to get involved in Spurs chairman Daniel Levy's games, such is his propensity to drag out negotiations for deals involving Tottenham players.
Manchester City failed with their efforts to buy Kane in the summer of 2021 and it was not until August 25 that Kane confirmed he would be staying at Spurs.