{"id":624161,"date":"2023-06-05T03:05:08","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T07:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=624161"},"modified":"2023-06-05T03:17:31","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T07:17:31","slug":"erik-ten-hag-more-ambition-harry-kane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/06\/05\/erik-ten-hag-more-ambition-harry-kane\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cYou Have to Invest\u201d: Erik ten Hag Wants Man United to Show Ambition and Chase \u2018Exceptional\u2019 Star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/06\/02\/randal-kolo-muani-transfer-blow-manchester-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0boss Erik ten Hag has made a bold statement, calling on the club\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/football\/2023\/06\/02\/erik-ten-hag-manchester-united-crossroads-fa-cup-final-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to display ambition<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane. The Dutchman believes that acquiring a player of Kane&#8217;s calibre would demonstrate the club&#8217;s determination to compete at the highest level and enhance their chances of challenging for major honours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Erik ten Hag Wants Manchester United to Invest More in the Summer<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Manchester United at a crucial crossroads \u2013 Erik ten Hag will want evidence he is being backed in transfer market this summer<\/p>\n<p>\u270d\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JBurtTelegraph?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JBurtTelegraph<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TelegraphFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TelegraphFootball<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TelegraphSport?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#TelegraphSport<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#MUFC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeleFootball\/status\/1664672263663173633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 2, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ten Hag&#8217;s Plea for Ambition<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.in\/football\/story\/_\/id\/37752431\/manchester-united-boss-ten-hag-calls-more-investment\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">recent press conference<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the United manager highlighted the need for the Red Devils to exhibit ambition in their transfer dealings. He stated, &#8220;We showed during the season we made progress, that&#8217;s a compliment to the players and the coaches, we worked really hard, but we have to make an investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/06\/03\/manchester-united-set-to-sign-mason-mount\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Manchester United Now Set to Sign \u00a380 Million Star<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He also added, &#8220;We are in the right direction, but we are not there where we have to be, there&#8217;s still a long way to go, there&#8217;s potential in this team and individual players. The club knows if you want to play top four, compete for trophies in this tough league then you have to invest otherwise you don&#8217;t have a chance because other clubs will do.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1258244930\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Embed from Getty Images<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">United&#8217;s Striking Concerns<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The call for signing the England captain stems from United&#8217;s desire to address their striking concerns. Despite a decent season, they lacked a consistent and reliable goal scorer who could lead the line effectively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2023\/06\/01\/manchester-united-mason-mount-silva-message\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unbelievable Stars Teammate Sends Transfer Message to Manchester United as Reds Close In<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ten Hag recognises the importance of having a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.premierleague.com\/stats\/top\/players\/goals\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">prolific striker<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and believes that the man hailed\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/keepup.com.au\/news\/klinsmann-praises-exceptional-kane-ahead-of-50-50-champions-league-tie-against-milan\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8220;exceptional&#8221; by former Spur Jurgen Klinsmann<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0fits the bill perfectly. Manchester United face stiff competition, with Tottenham determined to keep their talisman, and Real Madrid are also said to be interested in Kane, according to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DbGcDlhTnyE\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fabrizio Romano<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manchester United\u00a0boss Erik ten Hag has made a bold statement, calling on the club\u00a0to display ambition\u00a0in their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane. The Dutchman believes that acquiring a player of Kane&#8217;s calibre would demonstrate the club&#8217;s determination to compete at the highest level and enhance their chances of challenging for major honours. 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