Would you sign Harry Kane if it meant we didn't sign anyone else?

[jeff gurr]

If buying Kane means no other incoming players then it's a no for me. It's crazy money to spend on an aging striker who ankle issues already.
Cavani & Vardy show that some strikers can keep going but will Kane still be effective at 34 ? I don't know

 

[el3mel]

Considering that we extended Cavani's contract then no, will be better to spend the money on other positions for now.

 

[Adam-Utd]

I don't think Kane alone will make us challenge for the title, he's a similar player to Cavani but obviously better, I do think we need depth in other areas first though.

Martial and Cavani with Greenwood mixing in is enough goals from the striker position. If Rashford is off form we don't have any threat out wide, Sancho can provide that from both wings.

I think Sancho + a CB will be more effective than just Kane alone.

We've fallen into this trap before, going for the shiny new toy and hoping it works, rather than sticking to the plan of what the team actually needs.

 

[Stormrage101MUFC]

As tempted as I am to say yes, I won't. We NEED to buy another centre back. Probably two. This a must.

 

[Leftback99]

CM, CB and RW (in that order) are far more important than a striker.

Cavani, Martial and Greenwood would all score plenty in a better functioning team behind them.

 

[Mihai]

Kane wants to win trophies and is desperate to come to Utd. I think the obvious solution for all parties is that he subsidises part of the transfer fee as we’ve seen players do when joining us previously - say we pay 60m of his transfer fee and he pays the other 20m. That way we can still strengthen in other areas which he too will want to guarantee those trophies.

Yeah, why not? Maybe even ask City to chip in a tenner for the greater good.

 

[Eckers99]

Reluctant no. He's an excellent player and a guaranteed goal machine who would definitely improve us but we need 2/3 key signings in other positions more. Sadly, City are fine tuning a winning machine and we're still putting one together, so it makes more sense for them to sign him.

On the plus side, it might make Haaland the final piece next summer and remove 1 possible rival.

 

[yamo123x]

He aint coming here anyway, move on

 

[AgentSmith]

This is very much in the realm of the hypothetical but the rough figures seem to equate to either Kane or Sancho and Varane.

Giving us a starting 3 of Kane, Greenwood, and Lindelof or Cavani, Sancho, and Varane.

Kane’s so good it’s not as easy as it seems but the sensible choice is still to go with the 2nd option imo. Especially with Haaland on the move next summer.

 

[Freak]

And continue seeing Lindelof in that back four?! Feck off!

 

[Luke1995]

Just too many positions that need better players.

Feel like over time Rashford and Greenwood will develop into world class. The question is whether the fans are willing to wait a few years.

But... I would sign him. He could have a Van Persie impact. It would be a gamble, but if it paid off, we could win the title.

 

[Shark]

Most certainly not. Especially knowing his injury record also.

 

[Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber]

I wouldn't be okay with it. He is a luxury not a necessity

 

[Judas]

Quite simply no. It would be infuriating.

 

[Berbasbullet]

Hell yes I would!

 

[mu4c_20le]

I wouldn't be okay with it. He is a luxury not a necessity

Not sure about that chief. Every top club has a world class centre forward. Even Leicester had Vardy when they won the league.

 

[JakeC]

No, the time to sign Kane was after his debut season for 50 million. Now he's an aging forward with dodgy ankles and Levy will want at least 100 mil, if not 150.

He's 27 ffs

 

[Wilt]

Kane wants to win trophies and is desperate to come to Utd. I think the obvious solution for all parties is that he subsidises part of the transfer fee as we’ve seen players do when joining us previously - say we pay 60m of his transfer fee and he pays the other 20m. That way we can still strengthen in other areas which he too will want to guarantee those trophies.

Is this for real?

 

[Deery]

Yep.

 

[bsCallout]

Not a chance.

 

[BusbyMalone]

I don't think its an either-or scenario. We can send Spurs a couple of players like Martial and Lingard plus cash for Kane and have more than enough in the budget to buy a couple more quality, under the radar type players.

Not sure if it's as easy as that though. First, Martial would want to go to Spurs and they have to want him. Not sure on both of those. They also won't pay the wages he's on now, so he would probably have to take a decent wage cut which I'm not sure if he's willing to do to go to Spurs. Personally, I think it is an either-or, unfortunately. I can't see us spending in excess of 200+ million this summer, which is what would need to happen to get Kane AND those two midfielders we need, not to mention a RW

 

[RedSky]

But what about you?

Kane is fantastic, excellent player. But we're not in the luxury right now of binning off all our funds for just one player. So it's a no from me.

 

[Tarrou]

Nah, it's a close one for me.. but..

being pretty cynical about our chances, it looks like Pep and City could dominate for a while

I'd rather build to peak in 2/3 years for when Pep fecks off

I'd love Harry of course but the money could get us 2/3 top class players, which we need

We also have Cavani as a stop-gap with Greenwood maturing, it isn't the worst situation

 

[Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber]

Not sure about that chief. Every top club has a world class centre forward. Even Leicester had Vardy when . they won the league.

Lets be real about on salient point: Leicester won the league because they were a balanced team. Not because they had Vardy upfront. Liverrpool last term and City this one have blown the myth of the necessity of super star center forward to win the league title out the water.

United really don't need another center forward. No matter how good. Its like people are forgetting we are second top scorers in the league. Yet most of our forward line played below its true potential most of the season. United need a starting star right winger, a center half compatible with Maguire/Lindeloff and perhaps a DM far more than a world class cf. That is why a Kane would be a luxury signing, Great but not necessary. I'm not remotely convinced his goals and assists alone would win us a league title with the exact squad we have now. Not with how City, Pool and Chelsea are guaranteed to improve.

 

[adexkola]

Yeah, why not? Maybe even ask City to chip in a tenner for the greater good.

 

[Redlyn]

No, with 2-3 signings (CM > CB > RW > ST) we would be more competitive and mount a serious challenge in all comps.
With just 1 striker, albeit a very good one, it wouldn't be enough.
I feel we need to focus on our priority issues and make the squad more competitive rather than focus on that one galactico who could even end up injured half the season and wouldnt improve us where we are most short.

 

[Berbasbullet]

I don’t trust we would spend the money across the team wisely anyway so go for it.

 

[Frasbul]

Kane gives me a Torres, Shevchenko, Hazard, Sanchez vibe. For some reason I think he'll turn to shit once he changes clubs.

 

[adexkola]

And the answer is no.

I rate Kane, but if we go into another season without sorting out our RW (Amad isn't ready yet) then someone needs to be beheaded. I don't care who it is... Ole, Joel, the tea lady...

 

[Raoul]

Not sure if it's as easy as that though. First, Martial would want to go to Spurs and they have to want him. Not sure on both of those. They also won't pay the wages he's on now, so he would probably have to take a decent wage cut which I'm not sure if he's willing to do to go to Spurs. Personally, I think it is an either-or, unfortunately. I can't see us spending in excess of 200+ million this summer, which is what would need to happen to get Kane AND those two midfielders we need, not to mention a RW

Martial and Lingard are quality players who could easily integrate and contribute into the current Spurs side imo. If we were attempting to flog the likes of Perreira and Dalot, then yes of course, Spurs would be less interested.

 

[charlenefan]

Yes

He's probably one of the few players we can sign that's so good him being in the side may hide the deficiencies at the other end of the pitch because he'll score so many

 

[Gonçalo Motta]

Tbf I don't see much of a point for Kane to trade Tottenham for Man Utd. Yeah, he may win some titles but I'm guessing that at this stage in his career he wants to have a decent shot at the CL and Premier League and atm Man City is the only team in England (and maybe Liverpool) that offers that chance.

 

[snk123]

Make it a poll?

 

[Adisa]

Absolutely not.

That is all.

 

[Raveneye]

Greenwood is on the cusp of being ready, Cavani's still got it for another season after getting back to fitness, and I'm willing to give Martial one last season to prove himself. Ole plays with a single central striker and Kane, while world class, is surplus to requirements.

The single most important area for us to bolster is the DM position, because not only would it help settle our defense but it would unleash Fred or McTominay or Pogba to do what they do best. Pogba of course is capable of playing in the left upper midfield as well, but Fred and McTominay are both only capable of outstanding performances as box to box midfielders which they would be free to do with a reliable defensive partner in the double pivot. This is the single greatest return on investment available to us to bolster our build up play. I don't know if James Garner is ready to take on this responsibility week in week out.

After that, Sancho and a CB who's fast, good on the ball and willing to take the initiative.

 

[mu4c_20le]

Lets be real about on salient point: Leicester won the league because they were a balanced team. Not because they had Vardy upfront. Liverrpool last term and City this one have blown the myth of the necessity of super star center forward to win the league title out the water.

United really don't need another center forward. No matter how good. Its like people are forgetting we are second top scorers in the league. Yet most of our forward line played below its true potential most of the season. United need a starting star right winger, a center half compatible with Maguire/Lindeloff and perhaps a DM far more than a world class cf. That is why a Kane would be a luxury signing, Great but not necessary. I'm not remotely convinced his goals and assists alone would win us a league title with the exact squad we have now. Not with how City, Pool and Chelsea are guaranteed to improve.

You are operating under the assumption that our board are competent enough to find three excellent signings, or two if Sancho is already one of them. And while I'm definitely excited about the prospect of finally landing Sancho, I suspect he will take some time to bed in and get used to the premier league, and will look a lot like Pulisic for Chelsea. Eventually we will need to address the centre forward position anyways as Cavani is just a stop gap. Kane is in his prime and will give us 4 or 5 of his best years. He can already score 30+ for a shitty Spurs team, imagine what he could do for us.

 

[RedTiger]

Nope.

He's a generational talent who's going to break Shearer's domestic scoring record and Rooneys international scoring record. Unfortunately he isn't the flipping player we need. We do this shit all the time, a decade now we've needed a DM, in that time we signed Fellaini, Schweinsteiger, Schneiderlin and Matic... We need to address this now, please please please.

 

[Suedesi]

No. Can't have Lindelof and Wan Bissaka and McFred as starters and hope to win something meaningful.

Need a CB, a DM, and a RW first before we go back for Haaland next year :-)

 

[The Cat]

Kane wants to win trophies and is desperate to come to Utd. I think the obvious solution for all parties is that he subsidises part of the transfer fee as we’ve seen players do when joining us previously - say we pay 60m of his transfer fee and he pays the other 20m. That way we can still strengthen in other areas which he too will want to guarantee those trophies.

Is this a real post?

 

[SoCross]

I rather we spunk 60mil on Grealish and use the remaining 40m on a CDM.

Sancho would cost too much to make sure we get a proper CDM too.