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Sheikh Jassim pledged to clear United’s soaring debt that has accumulated under the Glazers’ watch since their controversial takeover in 2005.<\/p>\n
It’s believed that would’ve freed up more transfer funds this year by easing the club’s Financial Fair Play restrictions, which have become a prominent issue at Old Trafford after years of careless investment.<\/p>\n
But the report adds that United had to concede early defeat in their hopes of completing a blockbuster move for Kane, switching strategies because it would’ve left little room to complete other deals.<\/p>\n
Ten Hag needed spare change for a new starting goalkeeper and midfielder, with David de Gea out the exit door and Fred soon to follow him. United also couldn’t afford a dragged-out saga after their Frenkie de Jong disappointment a year earlier.<\/p>\n
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DON’T MISS <\/strong> United splashed \u00a3179m to sign Mason Mount, Andre Onana and Rasmus Hojlund before the season started. Altay Bayindir, Sergio Reguilon, Sofyan Amrabat and Jonny Evans followed in low-cost deals with little budget left to spend.<\/p>\n And despite Ten Hag’s disappointment with missing out on his priority transfer target for a second successive summer, he is said to be happy with United’s transfer business.<\/p>\n Hojlund has particularly impressed, showcasing a commendable level of professionalism and potential aged 20.<\/p>\n But United’s turbulent opening stages of the season suggest Ten Hag could’ve done with a signing of Kane’s ilk that may have propelled his side to the Premier League title picture.<\/p>\n
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