Man Utd players wanted and anticipated club to add Declan Rice and Harry Kane to their team.

According to reports, the Manchester United squad was left feeling disappointed by their club's failure to secure the signings of Declan Rice and Harry Kane last summer. Despite strong interest in both players, United was unable to secure their services, with Rice joining Arsenal and Kane moving to Bayern Munich.

The disappointment was felt not only by the players, but also by United's manager, Erik ten Hag. Despite speculation about his future at the club, ten Hag will remain in his position and had pushed for the signings of both Kane and Rice. However, the club's decision-makers deemed the negotiations too difficult and the players over-priced.

Instead of Rice and Kane, United signed Rasmus Hojlund to bolster their attacking options. However, the Danish striker had a lackluster first season in the Premier League. According to reports, many players at Old Trafford had hoped for and expected the arrival of Kane, believing he would take the team to the next level. Similarly, many players supported ten Hag's pursuit of Rice, but by the time United made contact with West Ham, Arsenal was already ahead in negotiations.

Ten Hag had also targeted Rice in the summer of 2022 and revived his interest in the midfielder 12 months later, only to see him join Arsenal. He also met with Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani about a potential move to United, but ultimately decided against it. It is reported that he still wishes he could have brought Frenkie de Jong to the club as well.

Former United player Teddy Sheringham recently criticized the club for not signing Rice and Kane, calling it a "damning lack of ambition." He believes Sir Alex Ferguson would have signed both players in the past, as they not only bring talent but also professionalism, leadership, and a winning mentality to the team.

Despite their disappointing season, United has decided to keep ten Hag as manager. He has already won the FA Cup and secured a second trophy since joining the club in 2022. However, the disappointment of missing out on top players like Rice and Kane serves as a reminder of how much the club has changed in recent years.

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