MANCHESTER UNITED could be in pole position to sign Harry Kane if they miss out on target Benjamin Sesko this summer, according to reports.
The Red Devils are locked in a after a summer of striker switches that has created a transfer merry-go-round.
A new No9 appears to be top on most teams’ wishlist this summer with Chelsea signing Joao Pedro and , Arsenal luring to north London and Liverpool looking to add to their splash on .
United are no different with keen to bring in a new goalscorer to lead the line at Old Trafford before the deadline.
However, their attempts have so far proved fruitless, having lost out on their pursuits of Gyokeres and Delap.
That has meant , but neither player will be easy to land.
According to the Telegraph , Aston Villa have told United that Watkins is not for sale.
While Newcastle, who in the coming weeks and are eyeing a replacement, are thought to be leading the race for Sesko at present.
Should Man Utd miss out on both strikers then Amorim may have to rely on last season’s misfiring duo of and for the upcoming campaign.
However, that could prove to be beneficial in the long-run as it may put them in pole position to sign from next summer.
The Telegraph claim that Kane will look for a return to England following the 2026 World Cup, with a deal made possible by a clause in his contract at Bayern.
The Three Lions captain is , making him more affordable to buying clubs as he ages.
United would have to fend off Kane’s former club Tottenham if they were to get a deal over the line, however.
That’s because Spurs are understood to hold a first-option clause that means they will be offered the opportunity to sign Kane first should Bayern agree to sell and the striker want to return to Tottenham.
However, despite that clause, it’s claimed that Man Utd are currently thought to be the most likely destination for Kane if he does ditch Bavaria next summer.
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