Manchester United will compensate Harry Kane over any lost earnings if he forces a transfer from Tottenham, according to reports.

SunSport exclusively revealed United and City are both ready to offer the England striker £80MILLION in wages to tempt him from Spurs.

The Sunday Times claim United will also pay him a multimillion-pound signing-on fee to cover any loyalty bonuses Kane, who has three years left on his contract, would forsake if he were to formally hand in a transfer request.

Kane, 27, has told Tottenham he wants to leave and has openly flirted with an exit – but has NOT put in a written request.

United hope their compensation package will move them ahead of City and Chelsea in the race.