Saiyed Karim
Heading into the final week of the transfer window, we expect some surprise moves to be made here and there, both inward and outbound. Some very reactive ones too are set to come, especially for the teams that haven’t started the season too well. This could also be a big week for Manchester United, who already have two major signings.
The big name still out there and expected to attract the major headlines is Harry Kane’s. The Tottenham Hotspur forward and England captain has made it clear he wants to leave the North London club.
Manchester City have voiced their intention to sign him but Spurs have flatly indicated that the England international, rated at £100m is not for sale. Not even the huge amount City are ready to offer has been enough to turn Spurs’ heads. City may eventually give up, but with Kane determined to leave, Manchester United should offer him the needed escape route.
There have been calls for Manchester United to make the bid, and with the team eager to change its fortunes as far as winning titles is concerned, may just be convinced to throw in a late bid.
For long in the transfer window, United have been linked with French youngster Eduardo Camavinga, but the player seems to be leaning towards a PSG move, even if not immediately. It is just natural that United shift their focus elsewhere, and where else if not in North London?
After missing the opening game of the season at the height of his transfer saga, Kane was finally handed some game time against Wolves.
All focus will now be on whether he will be fielded in the Europa Conference League clash against Pacos Ferreira with the transfer window closing just a few days after. Spurs will be among the teams seeking places at the group stage of the new competition and the top bookmakers listed on Wincomparator have welcome bonus for new users seeking to stake on the play-off games.
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The Red Devils have acquired Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund and Raphael Varane from Real Madrid but a move and potential signing of Kane would have a different effect. It would be the effect Virgil van Dijk and Alisson signings had at Liverpool after years of patient rebuilding, finally peaking under Jurgen Klopp.
The duo was key in Liverpool’s success in Europe and winning the league title after a lengthy spell. It is the same effect that is desired at United, which makes a move for Kane very crucial at this point in time.
United have started the league with great impetus, and with the club determined to hold on star midfielder Paul Pogba, it would go a long way in convincing him to stay past his current contract if they can successfully hack the Kane deal.
