Manchester United could struggle to sign Harry Kane from Manchester United as Jose Mourinho would be unwilling to sell to his former club, according to Rio Ferdinand.
Speculation has been rife over the last month with reports suggesting Kane could seek an exit from Tottenham in the summer and would consider a switch to Old Trafford.
The England international would reportedly rather join United than be a part of the ongoing squad rebuild in north London under Mourinho.
United great Ferdinand admitted that he would love to see the 26-year-old join the Reds but believes there is a major stumbling block to the deal.
He thinks Mourinho would be unwilling to sell Kane to the club that sacked him in 2018.
"Harry Kane to Man United?" he said to a viewer during a video on Instagram live.
"You want him to go Man United? Would I take Harry Kane now? Of course, you would.
"If he’s fit and he’s raring to go, you take Harry Kane to Manchester United. 100% because he’s a top player.
"You are guaranteeing goals. In the Premier League, you are guaranteeing goals. He scores goals.
"But I don’t see Tottenham letting Harry Kane go. And with Mourinho there, I don’t see Mourinho letting him go to Manchester United."
While Ferdinand backed a move for Kane, he believes United should avoid joining the race to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.
Reports suggest the Brazilian will leave the Spanish side following his loan spell at Bayern and many credit United with an interest.
Ferdinand said: "I think he is a great player, a huge talent, I think he needs saving. Coming into the Premier League to the right team would be a savour for him, he needs that.
"I would have said Man United before Bruno Fernandes turned up, but not now. Would he improve Spurs? Yes he would, 100 per cent. People like Kane, Dele, Son etc. all feed off someone like him.
"I think he would be a great addition to Spurs’ squad. Arsenal he would definitely improve them, but where does he play in their system? They've got Ozil. I like Ozil if he is played well.
"Barely any team can afford him where he would fit in. He wouldn’t fit into City, Liverpool, not any teams like that.
"Would he be a good addition, yes? Not Man United though, and he played for Liverpool so it is a difficult one. The rivalry is mad."
