Manchester United have been told they made a £120m ($159m) mistake not buying Harry Kane, with a star striker still needed to "paper over cracks".

• Red Devils were linked with England captain
• Unable to do a deal with Premier League rivals
• Are still in the hunt for a proven goalscorer

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Red Devils were linked with England captain across several windows, with their search for a reliable No.9 having dragged on for some time. They were unable to prise Kane away from Premier League rivals Tottenham.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The prolific frontman eventually left north London for Bayern Munich in 2023 and has gone on to break his trophy curse in Germany, becoming a Bundesliga title winner. United remain in the market for a proven goalscorer.

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  Ron Atkinson is of the opinion that they should have paid above and beyond what Spurs were demanding when entering into talks there, with the opportunity being passed up to solve a long-standing problem at Old Trafford.

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  WHAT ATKINSON SAID

  Former Red Devils boss Atkinson has told : "What would I do if I were in charge there? Well, they could have resolved a lot of stuff by signing a decent striker. They paper over so many cracks. I’d have got Harry Kane. I know they say [Spurs chairman Daniel] Levy wanted £100m for him. OK, so pay £120m. With him up front, the midfield would have known who to pass to, the defence would have played better. Goalscorers make everything better."