Phil Neville has urged Manchester United NOT to sign Harry Kane this summer, saying he would “block the way” for Mason Greenwood to become number 9 for United and England.
The Class of 92 star hopes Edinson Cavani will remain at Old Trafford for another season, rather than the club signing a new world-class forward.
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Tottenham failed to win their first trophy since 2008 and Kane’s future at the club is in doubt
England captain Kane’s future at Tottenham has been questioned once again following the North London club’s defeat in the Carabao Cup final.
The forward has even fanned the rumor fire by declaring that he wants to win ‘the biggest prizes’ in football, as he was named Premier League Player of the Year at the London Football Awards last week.
Spurs interim boss and former Kane teammate Ryan Mason said on Friday he’s not convinced the club needs a top-four finish this season to keep Kane, but rumors of a big change from money to Manchester United have not disappeared. and they are unlikely to do so anytime soon.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is said to be on the hunt for a new leader to lead his front line this summer, with Cavani’s free transfer currently set to leave when his one-year contract expires at the end of the season.
However, the manager has insisted he wants Cavani to stay, and Neville says the best thing for United would be to keep the Uruguayan rather than take Kane to Old Trafford.
Why? Because he insists that “the best, the best, the best talents,” Greenwood is the future of the Red Devil’s attack.
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19-year-old Mason Greenwood has ten goals and six assists for Manchester United this season
When asked about the United striker search, former Red Devils defender Neville told his twin sister Tracey on Drivetime: “Oh, I would sign Cavani.
“I think when it comes to brilliant strikers… Cavani was world class this week. For a player who has entered a free transfer, he is everything you want in a center forward.
“I know a lot of people are talking about Harry Kane, and I think Harry Kane is world class, but I think Cavani has someone who can definitely produce the products for another 12 months and the club wouldn’t have to. pay the kinds of money you have to pay for someone like Harry Kane.
“Obviously, in the long term, you would think of the best players in the world at the moment, you think of Lewandowski, Kane, Mbappé, but it will be difficult to remove those players from their clubs.
“So I think Cavani is a perfect fit.
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Phil Neville says Manchester United should focus on creating a path for Greenwood to become their next number 9 in the long run
“I think if you bring in someone like Harry Kane you’re also blocking the way for someone like Mason Greenwood, who I think is one of the best finalists in the game.
Ultimately, United has to create a path for Mason Greenwood to become number nine. He is going to be number nine without a doubt, he is the best auctioneer of that club.
“When he gets stronger and stronger, when his movement improves and he has more consistency in his game, he will be number nine for England and Manchester United.
“That’s how excited I am. This kid shoots penalties with his left and right foot, not many players in the world do that.
“He is a superior, superior and superior talent.
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With Greenwood, Cavani and Marcus Rashford leading the way, Neville also told talkSPORT United that he is getting ‘close’ to becoming Premier League title challengers with Ole at the wheel.
“12 months ago I thought we were going in the right direction, but now, I think now we are a really good young team,” added the Inter Miami coach.
“We are playing with speed, playing with attack style. I think the younger players, Mason Greenwood, has been great, as has Marcus Rashford.
“Ole is doing an incredible job and I think he is getting closer to becoming title challengers.”
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