'Where they went wrong' - Ex-Man Utd coach says Kane was no1 target over Hojlund

'Where they went wrong' - Ex-Man Utd coach says Kane was no1 target over Hojlund

FORMER Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has revealed why the club signed Rasmus Hojlund over Harry Kane. Back in the summer of 2023, then-United manager Erik ten Hag made it his priority to sign a new striker. GettyMan Utd were set on signing Harry Kane before instead going for Rasmus Hojlund[/caption] Holjund has managed 69 FEWER goal contributions than Kane in the same number of appearancesReuters The Red Devils quickly became heavily li…

How Man Utd ended up with Rasmus Højlund instead of Harry Kane

Benni McCarthy has opened up on Manchester United's decision to sign Rasmus Højlund instead going for Harry Kane in the summer of 2023.

Benni McCarthy has revealed that when he was part of Manchester United's coaching staff, Erik ten Hag wanted to sign England striker Harry Kane but the club's board saw things differently. Bayern Munich eventually bought the striker for €95m, while United bought Rasmus Höjlund, Mason Mount and André Onana for €188m.

Former Man United coach reveals why they ‘stopped pursuing’ Harry Kane before striker sealed £100m move to Bayern Munich

Manchester United were keen on signing Harry Kane from Spurs back in 2023  However, the Red Devils instead opted to sign Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta  LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! Does Ruben Amorim come under pressure at Manchester United this season?  A former Man United coach has revealed the reasons as to why the club stopped their pursuit of Harry Kane before his move to Bayern Munich. Back in 2023, the Red Devils were keen on signing …