Back to the Manchester United Newsfeed

'They NEED a centre forward... Harry Kane would be that man for me': Paul Scholes urges Man United to prioritise move for Tottenham striker over 'top quality' Jadon Sancho... with club threatening to pull out of deal due to £108m price tag

Paul Scholes has urged former club Manchester United to prioritise a move for Tottenham striker Harry Kane over Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho.

A deal for Sancho to move to Old Trafford appeared to be a foregone conclusion at the start of the week.

But reports have since emerged that United executive vice-chairmain Ed Woodward is threatening to walk away from negotiations over Sancho's transfer fee.

Paul Scholes has urged Manchester United to prioritise the signing of striker Harry Kane
United appeared to be close to completing a move for Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho

United reportedly believe the £108million asking price for the 20-year-old is too high in the current economic climate.