Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward believes he can prise Harry Kane away from Tottenham.

United have been linked with making a move for Kane as it was claimed the England international wanted to be a part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's rebuilding project at Old Trafford.

The London Evening Standard says Woodward is preparing to go into a boardroom battle with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

It is said former United chief David Gill refused to deal with Levy during his pursuit of Luka Modric, who was sold to Real Madrid.

But Woodward will not be shying away from any talks, regardless of how tough it is to deal with his opposite number.

United will be in the market for another forward when the transfer window reopens after missing out on Erling Braut Haaland in January.