Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been told Harry Kane cannot be allowed to run down his contract.
Five striker options that could save Manchester United millions in summer transfer market
04.07.2023 - 14:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United's pursuit of a new striker continues but a tight budget and concerns over Financial Fair Play leave Erik ten Hag with a major problem.
The Dutchman put a No.9 at the top of his summer shopping list months ago, with an overreliance on Marcus Rashford unsustainable, despite the forward's prolific campaign. Wout Weghorst's loan was far from successful and the 30-year-old is not expected to return, while Anthony Martial's future is also uncertain.
Harry Kane had long been earmarked as this summer's prime target, while Napoli's Victor Osimhen had also caught the eye with his goalscoring exploits in Italy. But big names carry big prices, and nowhere is that more true than up top.
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Neither Tottenham nor Napoli look likely to entertain offers for their stars, but any approach would likely need to top £100million. Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund or Randal Kolo Muani of Eintracht Frankfurt - both considered 'cheaper' alternatives previously - won't come much cheaper.
Around half of United's summer budget has been wiped out by the £60million signing of Mason Mount, and Ten Hag still needs to find a new first-choice goalkeeper. As unpalatable as it may be for supporters, the sensible move may be to bring in a stop-gap No.9, with next summer's market looking far more favourable.
Below, MEN Sport have taken a look at five potential cut-price options to lead United's line next season:
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