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By Tom Gott Erik ten Hag has admitted Manchester United tried and failed to sign Harry Kane last summer before his move to Bayern Munich. United had long been seen as favourites to land Kane’s signature, particularly after fellow suitors Manchester City committed to Erling Haaland, but the former Tottenham striker ultimately opted to take his talents to Bayern in a deal worth an initial £82m. Speaking to Sky Sports, Ten Hag did not shy away from his admiration of Kane but backed Rasmus Hojlund to come good for United with a few more years of experience under his belt. “We have had some choices…

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