MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left stunned after learning of Harry Kane’s wage demands.
SunSport last night revealed that the Red Devils would have to pay the Tottenham captain £30million a year to entice him to Old Trafford.
EPAHarry Kane is on tour with Tottenham[/caption]
This would equate to an eye-watering £577,000 a week – making Kane the highest paid player in the Premier League.
Man United’s current top earner is Marcus Rashford, with the forward having recently signed a new £325k-a-week contract.
The Red Devils’ previous top earner was David de Gea, who earned £375k a week – while Cristiano Ronaldo was believed to be on north of £500k.
Responding to Kane’s demands, Man United fans weren’t convinced that paying a player that much again is a good idea.
Referencing Ronaldo, one tweeted: “560K pounds a week ya that worked real well last time we gave someone that much a week lmao.”
While a second wrote: “That’s what we were paying Ronaldo, arguably one of the biggest footballing brands in the world… Kane is world class and I want him desperately but he’s not Ronaldo.”
A third commented: “He should not earn more than rashford.”
And another added: “Not worth blowing up the team pay structure and possibly creating team division.”
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APCristiano Ronaldo was Man United’s highest earner before leaving Old Trafford[/caption]
Ronaldo, 38, scored 24 goals during his first season back at Man United.
He lost his place last term under Erik ten Hag, however, scoring once in 10 Prem appearances before being axed after the World Cup.
Kane, meanwhile, has one year remaining on his contract at Tottenham.
The North Londoners have offered the England captain a new £400,000-a-week contract, which he has not signed.
Bayern Munich are determined to sign the striker, who turns 30 on Friday.
While further reports claim that Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal are preparing an offer.
Kane is currently on tour with his Tottenham team-mates.
Spurs’ scheduled friendly with Leicester in Bangkok yesterday was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
They are next due to be in action on Wednesday against Singaporean side Lion City Sailors at their National Stadium.
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