Dimitar Berbatov claims Harry Kane WON’T join Man United this summer because he is ‘not getting any younger’ aged 29… and says Victor Osimhen would be a better option as a reliable goalscorer ‘for years to come’
- Manchester United are reportedly preparing to make a move for Harry Kane
- Dimitar Berbatov does not expect Kane to make the move from Tottenham
- The ex-Man United and Spurs star claims Osimhen is a better long-term option
Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov believes the Red Devils should look to sign Victor Osimhen over Harry Kane, with the Napoli star representing a better long-term option.
United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly placed the signing of a new striker at the top of the club’s recruitment plans this summer, ahead of their likely return to the Champions League.
Berbatov, who joined Man United from Tottenham in a £30million move back in 2008, believes Kane will not make the same move this summer.
Kane has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer, with United reportedly willing to pay £80m for the forward, who will have one year remaining on his contract.
Berbatov told Goal that Kane’s suitors will have a concern over the England captain turning 30 in July, while suggesting his legacy at Tottenham could make a move away difficult.
Tottenham’s record goalscorer Harry Kane has been heavily linked with a move to Man United
Ex-Man United and Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov does not believe Kane will make the move
Berbatov claims Napoli star Victor Osimhen represents a better long-term option for United
The Bulgarian believes United should turn their attentions towards Osimhen, with the 24-year-old having scored 26 goals in 31 matches for Napoli this season.
‘You cannot argue with the goalscoring record of Harry Kane,’ Berbatov said. ‘He is one of the best of his generation in how he scores goals, how he plays the game, how he sees the game. He’s unbelievable.
‘But the one concern I have is that age, he is [almost] 30 so nobody’s getting any younger. And in my mind this is going to be a major concern if someone is going to buy him.
‘When you say Spurs, the first thing on my mind is Harry Kane. So that legacy, it’s just too big for him to tarnish.
‘It’s so…