Published 16:35 IST, March 31st 2020

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand urges club to sign Harry Kane AND Jadon Sancho

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand stated that the club should do whatever it takes to sign Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho in the summer transfer window.

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Manchester United seemed to be spiralling downwards since Sir Alex Ferguson left Red Devils in 2013. Although Jose Mourinho mand to lead Manchester United to a second-place finish in 2017-18, he failed to thrill fans at Old Trafford who had gotten used to an attractive style of football. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer n replaced Mourinho at helm.

Things have started falling into place for Manchester United this year, thanks to signing of Bru Fernandes. However, Red Devils are ready to go big once again as y are plotting to sign Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho as well. Even ir club legend, Rio Ferdinand is backing move as he stated that club should do whatever it takes to sign English duo in summer transfer window.

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Manchester United transfer news: Rio Ferdinand on Harry Kane

Harry Kane has been flagbearer for Tottenham for years w. He is a product of Spurs' academy and has been banging in goals for Tottenham after blossoming under Mauricio Pochetti. Harry Kane is considered as most prolific striker in Premier League. His trophy cabinet, however, is still empty, which has forced England's . 9 to rethink his future in rth London. Rio Ferdinand, while talking about Harry Kane, stated that striker has always been coy and held back, but he believes that Harry Kane is ready to join a new club.

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"He’s been waiting for dream at Spurs to materialise but it hasn’t happened. He’s frustrated. "Do you think Harry Kane would be happy, fulfilled and satisfied if he scores goals, breaks records but with trophies at end of his career? . He will be upset and devastated. I think that statement means Harry Kane is off, he wants to win trophies and that will alert clubs. I kw Manchester United will be in for him because that type of player is perfect for m,". said Ferdinand in an interview.

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Manchester United transfer news: Rio Ferdinand on Jadon Sancho 

Jadon Sancho is product of Manchester United's rivals Manchester City. Jadon Sancho joined Borussia Dortmund in 2017 and has since emerged as one of finest wingers in Europe. A number of top clubs reportedly want to sign  20-year-old. Jadon Sancho already has 32 goals and 42 assists in just 90 appearances for Dortmund. Ferdinand admitted he wants to see Sancho at Manchester United, as he believes he has all ingredients to don famous . 7 jersey at Old Trafford.

"I want Jadon to go to a team where he will play, improve and get trophies. He’s been linked with United, Chelsea, PSG but I think United is place for him to go because I’m biased. "(Marcus) Rashford, (Anthony) Martial, Kane, Sancho, that would intimidate a lot of centre-halves before a whistle is blown. Definitely. Of course, he has to. If he wears seven (shirt) he has to be re for next 10 years. That’s what that shirt deserves and demands. He’s flying and one of best young kids in world at moment." said Ferdinand.

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16:35 IST, March 31st 2020