Manchester United transfer news: Red Devils now leading the race for Harry Kane

Harry Kane
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Manchester United are now in pole position to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham, according to reports.

The England captain is keen to leave the north London side this summer in his bid to win trophies at club level.

Manchester City were thought to be at the front of the queue for his signature. The Premier League champions had an offer in the region of £100m turned down by Tottenham last month.

The report states that Tottenham would be willing to let their talisman go for £100m plus two United players.

A 72-day search for a new manager was finally ended last week, as Nuno Espirito Santo was installed as Jose Mourinho's successor.

One of Nuno's first tasks will be to convince Kane to stay put, but the England international has put off talk about his future until the end of Euro 2020.

The 27-year-old has scored four goals for Gareth Southgate's side this summer, and a brace against Italy on Sunday would see him finish as the tournament's top scorer.

Kane is under contract at Spurs until 2024, and it would surely take a sensational offer for United to prise him away from his boyhood club. 

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