Manchester United want deal for Tottenham's Harry Kane done quickly

Manchester United are preparing to step up their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, according to the Guardian.

Unprepared to meet the €150 million valuation set by Napoli for Victor Osimhen, it's Kane, the 29-year-old England international, who is reported to be the club's priority option this summer. United are set to move quickly to sign him once the transfer window opens.

Kane is about to move into the final 12 months of his Spurs contract.

The Old Trafford hierarchy see Kane as a player who could instantly transform them into Premier League title contenders, with manager Erik ten Hag said to be "obsessed" with securing his signature. Eager to ensure that negotiations don't drag on through the summer, they want to begin talks swiftly with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

Should they fail to reach an agreement to sign him, Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund has been identified as a potential alternative, though the Denmark international would be acquired as a player for the future.