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Among many miscues, Manchester United’s biggest mistake was passing on Harry Kane

Louis Saha believes Manchester United made a significant mistake by failing to sign Harry Kane in 2023, while Bayern Munich ended up getting a bargain for a player who has continued to produce at an elite level. Saha, a former…

By Chuck Smith · Bavarian Football Works

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 5:30 AM

Key Things to Know

Louis Saha criticized Manchester United for failing to sign Harry Kane in 2023.
Bayern Munich secured Kane on a permanent transfer for £100 million.
Manchester United signed striker Rasmus Højlund for €79 million instead.

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Former Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur striker Louis Saha stated that Manchester United made a massive mistake by not signing Harry Kane in 2023. Speaking to Betano, Saha described Bayern Munich's £100 million permanent transfer for the England captain as a bargain, arguing United should have paid whatever was necessary to bring him to Old Trafford.

Saha asserted that Manchester United would have won significantly more silverware, including potential Premier League and Champions League titles, with Kane leading the attack. Instead of Kane, United signed Rasmus Højlund from Atalanta for €79 million, while Kane has continued to post elite scoring statistics in Germany.

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Among many miscues, Manchester United’s biggest mistake was passing on Harry Kane

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