Harry Kane to Man Utd twist as England captain 'wouldn't turn down' transfer

Former Manchester United defender Danny Simpson reckons Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane would struggle to reject a move to Old Trafford. The England captain has been in scintillating form for Bayern under Vincent Kompany, with the Bundesliga giants challenging across all competitions, yet questions about his long-term future persist despite his contract running through to 2027.

Reports this week suggested Bayern are prepared to break their own transfer policy to secure Kane's services long-term. The German club typically limits contract offers to one-year extensions for players over 30, but are reportedly considering an exception amid growing interest from clubs including Barcelona.

A return to the Premier League has also been discussed. Kane sits just 47 goals behind Alan Shearer's all-time competition record of 260 goals, and Simpson is convinced the Three Lions skipper would seize the opportunity to pursue that milestone at United.

"I don't know where else he could go, if I'm honest," Simpson told Dream Vegas. "He can't go to [Manchester] City. He can't go to Arsenal. I can't see him turning Manchester United down.

"He can come back, and get the goals record. I'd love to see it. I said it when he was leaving Tottenham, I'd love to see him at Manchester United. It's a good fit. If that's an option I'd 100 per cent go for it."

Simpson remains undeterred despite United's significant summer expenditure. Benjamin Sesko joined from RB Leipzig as part of a £200million spending spree, alongside Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, yet the former defender believes the Slovenian forward's arrival wouldn't prevent a Kane transfer.

"He could help Sesko as well. Sesko would understand not playing every game, learning under Harry Kane, and not having that pressure," Simpson added. "He's (Kane) won his trophies at Bayern now, so if he comes back and gets Manchester United back up to the top of the Premier League, he could be a Manchester United legend like when [Robin] Van Persie came."

Simpson's remarks follow Kane's upbeat comments regarding his Bayern prospects. The striker netted 26 league goals last season, contributing to a title triumph, whilst he's already scored 22 in merely 16 appearances this campaign as Bayern maintain a perfect record.

"In terms of staying there longer, I could definitely see that," the 32-year-old said in October. "I have not had those conversations with Bayern yet but if they were to arise I would be willing to talk and have an honest conversation.

"Obviously, it depends on how the next year or so goes and what we achieve together. Right now, I would say we are in a fantastic moment and I am not thinking about anything else. In terms of the Premier League, I don't know. If you had asked me when I first left to go to Bayern, I would have said for sure I would come back.

"Now I have been there a couple of years, I would probably say that has gone down a little bit, not so much, but I wouldn't say I would never go back. What I have learnt in my career is that different opportunities and different timings happen and things fall in place. Going back to my first point with Bayern right now, I am fully all in with Bayern."