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Josh Challies

Manchester United backed to complete Harry Kane transfer from Tottenham

Former Manchester United striker Mark Hughes has backed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham this summer.

The England captain is pushing for an exit from north London, with Spurs losing in the Carabao Cup and failing to qualify for the Champions League once again.

United are among the suitors for Kane 's services this summer, along with Manchester City and Chelsea, with a fierce fight potentially developing in the transfer market.

However, Hughes believes that it will be United who emerge triumphant if they make a move for Kane's signature.

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"I think Kane could take United back to a title-winning level," he told Sky Sports.

"From watching United this season, the one thing that's always struck me is that when they don't have that focal point to the attack, when Cavani isn't playing and the likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial or Mason Greenwood are playing up top, it doesn't quite function as well as it should.

"I think United are always better when Cavani is actually down the middle. He's done great for United this year and I think it is great news for them that they've been able to keep him for another year.

"Whether that means they aren't going to pursue Kane really forcefully because they feel in the short-term that they've got a solution.

"I think from my point of view, with my red goggles on, I would love Harry Kane to be there because I think he'd be made to measure for Manchester United.

"He'd have a lot of good talent around him, and they'd give him that platform hopefully to win trophies because clearly Harry Kane is at the point of his career where that's what's missing from his career.

"He wants to make sure that the next step, if he does make a step, is going to guarantee trophies. It's not about money, it's not about prestige - it's about making your mark in the game."

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