Three Pros And Two Cons To Signing Harry Kane As It Emerges Spurs Star is ‘Open’ To United Switch

Tottenham forward Harry Kane is “open” to moving to Manchester United at the end of the season, according to the Daily Mail journalist Sami Mokbel.

The England captain is considering his future at Spurs as he has ambitions of lifting trophies, and he would be prepared to make the switch to Old Trafford if it improved his chances of winning silverware.

Tottenham would, however, demand a British record transfer fee of £200m for the 26-year-old, and despite the current financial downturn, they would expect the Red Devils to pay up.

Press the “next page” as we go through the pros and cons of United making a bid for Kane.

PRO – His Goals Could Turn United Into Title Contenders

Kane has scored a remarkable 181 goals in 278 games for Tottenham and that strike rate can transform a team’s fortunes. It could be argued that his signing would transform United into title contenders once again.

Especially with the creativity of the likes of Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes around him, he could dramatically improve the number of goals United score.

CON – £200m Is Too Much

It is expected that transfer fees will be a lot lower when the transfer window reopens, with most clubs having lost a large slice of revenue during the global health crisis.

Spurs even tried to furlough some of their staff to cut costs, and with a new stadium to pay for, they are not in the strongest position financially. Chairman Daniel Levy is a tough negotiator but United should not pay £200m for Kane, under any circumstances.

PRO – It Would Be Hard To Turn Down An Elite Player Who Is Interested In Joining United

Kane is a world-class striker. Especially as United may not even be in the Champions League next season, turning down an elite level forward could prove to be a mistake.

How often is a player of his quality available on the open market? The Red Devils would have to think very carefully before turning down such an opportunity.

CON – The Money Could Be Better Invested Elsewhere

If the fee turns out to be £150m or even £200m, that sort of spending could be invested in signing younger players who have the potential to improve.

Kane is 26, and while he has at least six to seven years at the top of his game, there will be no resale value on the player when he leaves Old Trafford. United could just as easily invest the money in a winger (such as Jadon Sancho) as well as another midfielder or two for the price Spurs are demanding.

PRO – He Is A Commercial Asset

United have been accused of signing players simply because of their commercial value, rather than just their footballing ability, in the past.

However, Kane could be the best of both worlds. He is about to hit his peak years so should prove a worthwhile purchase, while his stature in the game could bring in new fans, and also allow the Red Devils to recoup the transfer fee in shirt sales and sponsorship opportunities.

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