According to Live Cricket BPL, Manchester United’s lack of ambition and incompetence at the executive level was fully exposed in their failure to pursue Harry Kane. As early as May, the club had plans to sign the England captain, and Erik ten Hag was reportedly very eager to bring him in. However, sporting director John Murtough lacked the courage to even start negotiations with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, nor did he attempt to contact Kane’s agent. Murtough repeatedly insisted Levy would never sell to a Premier League rival, but in truth, he lacked the network and influence to even get close to Tottenham’s inner circle.

Club CEO Richard Arnold and the Glazer family also failed to take initiative—none of them could manage so much as a dinner meeting with Levy. In the end, Kane joined Bayern Munich for £84 million—only £12 million more than what United paid for 20-year-old Rasmus Højlund. Live Cricket BPL sources believe Bayern were at one point considering backing out, as Levy played hardball throughout negotiations. That brief uncertainty could’ve been United’s perfect opportunity to swoop in, as Tottenham feared missing out on a sale altogether. But United’s executives didn’t even have the means to monitor the situation, let alone act on it. As the old saying goes, only after maturity do you realize how rare sincerity is. By mid-June, United had already shifted their target to Højlund.

In today’s transfer market, clubs that can’t outbid or hijack deals often get left behind. United, however, continue to act like sitting ducks—often paying what fans mockingly call the “United tax.” Ten Hag has consistently praised Kane in public, but what he truly felt behind closed doors remains a mystery. His agent, Kees Vos, now wields considerable influence over United’s transfer strategy, further fueling speculation. Even if the club had managed to negotiate with Levy, it’s unclear whether Kane would have accepted. If he had fully grasped United’s current locker room dynamics and chaotic club management, he might’ve had second thoughts anyway. A team plagued by internal issues rarely wins silverware—and if trophies aren’t within reach, Kane might as well have stayed at Spurs.

Regardless, the storyline now circles back as Bayern prepare to host Manchester United. Ahead of the clash, Kane admitted that United are going through a tough period but emphasized that he still expects a difficult match. Meanwhile, Live Cricket BPL reports that United’s problems extend well beyond the pitch. Jadon Sancho has been exiled from first-team training after publicly defying Ten Hag, and Antony’s return has been delayed due to domestic abuse allegations. It seems that, these days, Manchester United are battling just as many demons off the field as they are on it.