A 17-year-old striker at Manchester United’s academy is on his way to first-team play, unlike compatriot Rasmus Hojlund, Obi-Martin almost never leaves the pitch without 1, 2 or 3 goals. In Italy, three Serie A clubs have started to get ready to sign a Hojlund on his way away, On the ball island, Victor Gyökeres is closely linked to a reunion with Amorim at Old Trafford, but a former chief scout claims Man United are aiming higher.
Mick Brown spent a decade at Old Trafford in what was the club’s most successful period, now he believes Manchester United have England’s biggest goal guarantor as their top target.
It’s about Harry Kane. When Kane was on his way away from Tottenham, Manchester City was first, Manchester United watched to persuade the England captain. It ended with an exit from the Premier League and extreme success at Bayern Munich with 72 goals in 73 games so far.
According to Football-Insider, a buyout clause in Kane’s £54 million contract will be activated this summer. Brown claims Manchester United, with Ratcliffe as the driving force, will take advantage of the opportunity.
“INEOS wants a star name to hang its hat on. They see Harry Kane as that player, and if he’s available, they’re going to push for signing,” the former chief scout told Football-Insider.
“He’s gone away from the Premier League and the pressure and demands of this league, and he’s gone to play for a team and in a league where it’s a little bit more comfortable. But knowing how INEOS works and what it will do, it wouldn’t surprise me at all. I think Ratcliffe wants Kane,” Brown said.
Which adds that it is not certain that Kane fits into Amorim’s game.
“The sporting part of the club has to agree, because what’s the point of Ratcliffe wanting him if Ruben Amorim doesn’t?
