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Man Utd monitoring potential Kane return

Manchester United may yet be handed a remarkable chance to bring Harry Kane back to English football, with reports suggesting that a contract clause could lower his price significantly next summer. According to the Daily Star, citing Bild, the England captain could be available for around £56.8 million if certain conditions are met.

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For a striker of Kane’s calibre, still prolific at 32 and fresh from scoring eight goals in four games for Bayern Munich, the possibility of such a fee is drawing plenty of interest.

Clause could open Premier League return

Kane’s contract runs until 2027, but it includes an option that could see him move for a reduced price if he signals intent this winter. That detail has already turned heads at Old Trafford, where a proven Premier League striker has been on the wish list for years.

Tottenham Hotspur also remain in the picture due to their first-option agreement from his 2023 transfer to Germany. With Kane still eyeing Alan Shearer’s record of 260 Premier League goals, the prospect of a return to English football aligns with his personal ambitions.

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United interest reignited

Manchester United considered Kane before his Bayern move, but stepped away when the price escalated. Now, with Ruben Amorim reshaping the attack by adding Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, questions linger about whether another forward of Kane’s profile is required.

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However, Kane himself has not dismissed the idea. Speaking last year, he said: “Obviously over the summer I know there were some talks between a few clubs in the background, but Bayern was a team I was really interested by and really excited by, so there weren’t many other discussions. Once they came in, it was between them and Tottenham to talk, and the deal got done. My focus is on here, obviously Manchester United are a great club, a really big club as well, but I decided to come here and I’m really happy I have.”

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Legacy at stake

Beyond club considerations, Kane’s pursuit of Shearer’s record will define any decision he makes. He already has 213 Premier League goals from his Tottenham days and would need several successful seasons to eclipse the record. Returning to England would give him that chance, and it is easy to see why Old Trafford could be part of that equation.

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Kane’s name has been linked to United for years, but nothing concrete has ever materialised. Supporters will question whether at 32, and with his price still at £56.8 million, the move makes sense.

Yes, Kane is a proven goalscorer, one of the best strikers of his generation, but United have already invested heavily in Amorim’s new attacking signings. Sesko is viewed as the future, while Cunha and Mbeumo add different options. Bringing Kane in could block development and repeat old mistakes of short-term solutions over long-term planning.

There is also concern about timing. By the time Kane arrives, he would need to adapt quickly and deliver instantly. The Premier League scoring record may motivate him, but United fans want trophies, not just personal milestones. Many would argue that the club missed its chance in 2023 when Kane was still in his prime.

So while the idea of Kane in red will stir excitement in some quarters, the sceptical view is simple: United should focus on the future, not the past. Kane would have been perfect two years ago, but now, the timing feels wrong.