Manchester United rejected the chance to sign Harry Kane in favour of a move for Rasmus Hojlund, it has been revealed. Kane decided to leave Tottenham in 2023 in search of silverware, eventually joining German giants Bayern Munich in a deal worth close to £100million.

Manchester United once had the chance to sign Harry Kane but walked away. Now, with his release clause revealed, could they finally make their move?

After whispers of Man United interest, Kane ended up sealing a stunning £100million move from Spurs to Bayern Munich. In an interview with the Daily Mail, Benni McCarthy - who worked under Erik ten Hag as a first-team coach between 2022 and 2024 - revealed:

Manchester United were seen as frontrunners for Harry Kane's signature yet decided against signing the ex-Spurs star, who instead made his way to Bayern Munich.

Paul Merson suggested Kane to sign for Arsenal over both clubs as he may have a better chance to surpass Alan Shearer as the Premier League’s all-time top goalscorer at the Emirates Stadium. Kane would like to be re-united with Heung-min Son, which could suggest that Tottenham are still on his mind.

Harambee Stars-linked Benni McCarthy has explained why Manchester United chose to sign Rasmus Hojlund over Bayern Munich's Harry Kane in the summer of 2023.

Paul Merson has claimed Arsenal “will buy” Kane, but a report in Spain claims Spurs, Man Utd and Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ahli are the three clubs ‘interested’ and his clause ‘makes his sale easier’. ‘Harry Kane’s [situation] has sparked the interest of several clubs, including Tottenham, Manchester United and Al Ahli.

Former Manchester United first-team coach Benni McCarthy has named three big-name strikers the club tried to sign instead of Rasmus Hojlund. McCarthy, who worked at Old Trafford from July 2022 to June 2024,

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has revealed Victor Osimhen was on the club’s “list” in 2023 when they were searching for a new striker before eventually settling on Rasmus