Published 17:46 IST, October 5th 2020

Wayne Rooney urges Man United to sign Harry Kane over Jadon Sancho, fans divided

While discussing the Jadon Sancho to United links, Derby County star Wayne Rooney urged Man United to complete the Harry Kane transfer instead.

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With transfer deadline fast approaching, Man United transfer news has continued to dominate headlines. Throughout summer, multiple players have been linked with club, with Sancho to United deal believed to be club’s top priority. However, with latest Sancho transfer update hinting that young winger is set to stay at Borussia Dortmund, club legend Wayne Rooney has advised  Red Devils to turn ir attention towards Tottenham striker Harry Kane.

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Wayne Rooney asks Man United to aim for Harry Kane transfer 

Multiple reports covering Man United transfer news have revealed that club is close to completing signing of Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani. 33-year-old is set to sign a two-year deal that will see him earn more than £200,000 per week. While Cavani transfer looks all but done, club has also admitted defeat in Sancho transfer race, with 20-year-old winger set to stay in Germany for ar year. 

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Discussing Sancho transfer, former Man United captain Wayne Rooney feels that club should focus on bringing in ar striker instead of Borussia Dortmund winger. Writing in Sunday Times, Wayne Rooney suggested that it doesn’t make sense for club to spend close to £100 million for a position y’re already well stocked up in. Referring to Sancho to United links, Wayne Rooney wrote that club already has Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.

Wayne Rooney also wrote that Jadon Sancho transfer could hurt development of Man United starlet Mason Greenwood, who is of a similar and plays in same position as Borussia Dortmund winger.

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Expressing his opinion on who club should rar sign, Wayne Rooney advised Man United to target strikers like Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. Wayne Rooney claimed club misses a genuine . 9, and that is what Ole Gunnar Solskjaer needs to succeed at club. Expounding on his statements, Wayne Rooney said that bringing in a traditional . 9 would allow likes of Rashford and Martial to play off striker, providing m with freedom to roam into different areas, pick up ball, and beat men without having goalscoring burden.

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Man United fans split over Wayne Rooney comments

After club legend advised Man United to get Harry Kane, fans online were left debating his judgment. Many agreed with Wayne Rooney’s comments, as y admitted that Harry Kane transfer is what club needs to go to next level in terms of performance. Ors, while discussing Sancho to United links, conceded that winger’s arrival will halt progress of youngster Mason Greenwood.

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However, t everyone agreed with Wayne Rooney’s comments, as y criticized 34-year old for having unrealistic expectations when it comes to Man United transfers.

Im Credits: Wayne Rooney Instagram, Borussia Dortmund Instagram, Harry Kane Instagram

17:37 IST, October 5th 2020