The reasons why Manchester United decided against bidding for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane have been revealed.
After weeks of intense speculation, it was confirmed on Thursday that German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have reached an agreement with Spurs to sign Kane.
The England captain travelled to Bavaria on Friday to seal the transfer and was officially announced as a Bayern player on Saturday morning.
Prior to his move to Germany, Kane was linked with the likes of Paris Saint Germain and United.
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It has been well documented that the Red Devils were looking to sign a new striker but Erik ten Hag decided against Kane and instead went for Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund.
According to The Athletic, via the Daily Mail, the reasons behind United’s reluctance to bid for Kane have been revealed.
The report claims that the club did not want to get 'lured into a battle they didn't think they could win'.
Whilst they also felt ‘Kane's preference would still be Bayern, partly because there's no guarantee that Erik ten Hag's men were ready to compete for the biggest trophies’.
Upon sealing his move to Bayern, Kane said an emotional goodbye to Spurs fans.
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He said: “Hi everyone, I wanted to be the first to tell you Tottenham fans that I will be leaving the club today [Saturday].
“Obviously a lot of emotions going through me right now. Sad to be leaving the club I have spent nearly 20 years of my life at.”
Kane continued: “From an 11-year-old boy to a 30-year-old man now there's been so many great moments and special memories, memories that I'll cherish forever.”
Kane could make his debut on Saturday as Bayern take on RB Leipzig for the DFL Supercup. The England captain's Bundesliga debut could come next Friday as the reigning champions are up against Werder Bremen.
Topics: Harry Kane, Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Football
Marcus Chan