Hugo Lloris and Harry Kane set to be made Tottenham captains to scare off Manchester United interest

Louis van Gaal has been linked with both players this summer

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Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to make Hugo Lloris and Harry Kane the captain and vice-captain of the club to warn off Manchester United.

Both Lloris and Kane have been linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer with Louis van Gaal reported to be given another £150million to turn United into Premier League and Champions League contenders.

With David De Gea seemingly set to move to Real Madrid at some point, 28-year-old Lloris has been identified as a potential replacement.

The France No 1 has previously stated he wants to be back in the Champions League; Spurs ideally want to keep Lloris, who has been consistently among their best players since joining, but may sell if they get a large offer.

Kane has been linked with a move of up to £50million after the 21-year-old England striker bagged 31 goals in a breakout season last term.

The Daily Mirror report that Pochettino has now moved to give Lloris and Kane extra responsibility in a bid to keep them at White Hart Lane.

Both captained the side regularly last season, but Younes Kaboul was the official captain with Lloris sharing vice duties with Emmanuel Adebayor.