Manchester United rejected the chance to sign Harry Kane in favour of a move for Rasmus Hojlund, it has been revealed. Kane decided to leave Tottenham in 2023 in search of silverware, eventually joining German giants Bayern Munich in a deal worth close to £100million.

United once had the chance to sign Harry Kane but walked away. Now, with his release clause revealed, could they finally make their move?

Paul Merson suggested Kane to sign for Arsenal over both clubs as he may have a better chance to surpass Alan Shearer as the Premier League’s all-time top goalscorer at the Emirates Stadium. Kane would like to be re-united with Heung-min Son, which could suggest that Tottenham are still on his mind.

Harambee Stars-linked Benni McCarthy has explained why Manchester United chose to sign Rasmus Hojlund over Bayern Munich's Harry Kane in the summer of 2023.

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has revealed Victor Osimhen was on the club’s “list” in 2023 when they were searching for a new striker before eventually settling on Rasmus