Manchester United pull out of Harry Kane chase as cost proves out of reach

OUT OF REACH: Should Harry Kane leave Tottenham, his next place of employment will not be Manchester United. Picture: PA

Manchester United have ended their interest in signing Harry Kane from Tottenham, feeling the money it will take to lure the England striker to Old Trafford is unrealistic.

United manager Erik ten Hag had made the player his primary summer target and is disappointed it has fallen through, but understands the club cannot go past a certain point when it comes to the transfer fee and the overall package for a 29-year-old, who has one year left on his contract.