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During Manchester United’s 1-1 draw against Liverpool on Sunday, Roy Keane, who was in the Sky Sports studio to analyze the game, had a very special answer to his former club’s struggles in front of goal. He said,
Just go and get (Harry) Kane from Spurs. Easy. Just go and get him.
This sparked off a debate regarding whether United could target the English striker in the upcoming transfer windows. Tottenham Hotspur are currently experiencing difficult times and Harry Kane could be tempted to jump ship in order to win silverware. Interestingly, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded up on his former skipper’s comments and went on to give a glowing review to the English striker, further fuelling the rumor mill. He said:
Roy's quite straightforward, isn't he? For us, it's working hard. With the forwards we've got, with the pace and the skills, I'm looking forward to the next few weeks.
There aren't many Lewandowskis and Harry Kanes. They're like Shearer, Van Nistelrooy - fantastic goalscorers.
Ours are different types of players, but I have to say I like someone who can finish half a chance and he does that. He's one of the best, but he's a Tottenham player.
Even though Solskjaer did not give away any hints of targeting the Englishman in the transfer window, it is easy to see that the Norwegian is a big admirer of Kane. The Tottenham striker would be a fantastic addition to the United side and here are 3 reasons why Manchester United could massively benefit from signing Harry Kane.
#3 Age
Like Harry Maguire, Harry Kane has only just turned 26 years old. As such, he is entering his prime and is already Premier League proven. He is quite ahead of Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford in terms of Premier League experience. Kane has played a lot more games than United’s current strike force and has been delivering consistently for years right now.
Manchester United will be getting a world-class striker who can lead their line for the next few years. His presence will also give further competition to Rashford and Martial to improve on the pitch. On the training ground, he would be a role model for the likes of Mason Greenwood, who would be greatly benefit from having Kane around.
#2 Suits Solskjaer’s style of play
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has preferred a fast and fluid frontline who can break at speed and hit the team on the counter. Harry Kane has already excelled in a similar system at Tottenham Hotspur and he could be the ideal man to be the focal point of the United attack. The Englishman is very good in his link-up play and is quite comfortable in the fast transition from defence to attack. His ability to hold the ball will also suit Solskjaer, and Kane could be a perfect fit for the Norwegian manager’s style of play. The Englishman doesn’t just score goals, but also brings his teammates into the game, something that will bode well with Solskjaer’s requirements.
Kane also has the vision to spot the runs of his teammates and can also open up chances by dropping deep. His style of play will suit the likes of Rashford, who already plays alongside him in the National Team.
The Englishman can effortlessly slot into Solskjaer’s tactics and would massively improve the United team without causing too many changes in the style of play.
#1 United lack a player of his calibre
In the end, the main reason Manchester United should look to sign Harry Kane is that the club does not have a player of his calibre in the current team. Since the departure of Romelu Lukaku, the Red Devils are yet to sign a new striker. It is now clear that United’s young and relatively inexperienced frontline needs a massive character to work flawlessly. Harry Kane could be that man.
The Englishman has all the qualities that Solskjaer desires in his striker, and he is a huge presence in the box. Harry Kane is a prolific goalscorer, the kind that United currently lack in the team. He guarantees goals and can shoulder the responsibility of leading the attack very well. He is good with his back to the goal, while his finishing is arguably the best in the world. The Englishman would instantly improve this United side if they can convince him to make the move.
Sir Alex Ferguson’s Premier League-winning teams have always contained world-class strikers who would score for fun. Even in his last season in charge, the legendary Scot realized the lack of a goalscorer in his team and went all out for Robin van Persie, who won them the league. Harry Kane has the ability to have a similar impact, and Manchester United should take a leaf out of their legendary manager’s book and secure the Englishman’s signature at all costs.
