COULD HAVE WON PREMIER LEAGUE' - RUBEN AMORIM TOLD MAN UTD ARE 'DESPERATE' FOR HARRY KANE AS LOUIS SAHA WARNS AGAINST GYOKERES & MATETA SIGNINGS
Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has cautioned incoming manager Ruben Amorim against settling for second-tier strikers like Viktor Gyokeres and Jean-Philippe Mateta. According to Saha, the club’s failure to sign Harry Kane last summer was a key factor in their inability to challenge for the Premier League title.
Saha’s Key Arguments
Kane Was the Missing Piece
Saha believes United could have closed the gap on Manchester City and Arsenal if they had secured Kane, who consistently delivers 30+ goals per season.
While he acknowledges Rasmus Højlund’s potential, he insists the young striker needs an experienced, world-class partner.
Gyokeres & Mateta Are Not the Answer
Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP): Saha admits he had a fantastic season but remains untested in the Premier League.
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace): Despite his strong late-season form, Saha does not see him as the type of striker who can lead a title-winning team.
He insists that both players would only serve as squad options rather than transformative signings.
Amorim Must Demand Top Targets
Saha warns that Amorim should not settle for subpar attacking reinforcements.
He names Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen, and Lautaro Martínez as the caliber of strikers United should be pursuing.
Why Missing Out on Kane Was a Huge Blow
2023 Transfer Failure: United opted against paying £100m, allowing Kane to move to Bayern Munich.
Immediate Impact: Kane has netted 36 goals in the Bundesliga, while United have struggled for attacking consistency.
Current Situation: At 30 years old and under contract until 2027, Kane is now an unrealistic target.
Realistic Striker Options for United
Fan Reactions
@UnitedFaithful: "Saha is right! We can't afford another summer of mediocre signings."
Reddit Debate: "Mateta has 11 goals in 12 games. Why not give him a chance?"
Podcast Analysis: "The Kane opportunity is gone. United should go all-in on Osimhen."
What Ruben Amorim Needs to Do
Evaluate Højlund’s Role: Should he be the primary striker or a rotational option?
Push for an Elite Signing: Avoid last summer’s indecisiveness.
Raise Funds: Selling players like Jadon Sancho and Antony could generate £80m+ for a marquee striker.
Final Verdict
Saha’s comments highlight United’s ongoing striker dilemma—a problem dating back to Robin van Persie’s title-winning impact in 2013. While Kane may no longer be a realistic target, Amorim must ensure the club does not settle for short-term solutions. As Saha put it bluntly:"Top clubs don’t sign strikers just to ‘do a job’—they sign them to win trophies.
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