Manchester United Unwilling to Spend More Than £60m on Rasmus Hojlund
Manchester United are unwilling to spend more than £60million on Rasmus Hojlund and will move on to other targets if Atalanta refuse to drop their asking price. The Denmark international has agreed personal terms with United over a move to Old Trafford.
However, United have been frustrated in their negotiations with Atalanta – who value the 20-year-old at £86m. United consider that asking price to be excessive but they’ve maintained negotiations with the Serie A club in the hope that a compromise can be reached.
The Red Devils made an attempt to drive down the price by offering players in part-exchange, with United willing to send the likes of Donny van de Beek, Mason Greenwood or Amad Diallo in the opposite direction. However, Atalanta rejected this proposal and the club are holding out for a straight fee for Hojlund.
Financial Fair Play constraints means United have just £120m to spend this summer. Almost £100m of that has been spent on Andre Onana and Mason Mount, leaving the club with little wriggle room left.
United Hope to Raise Funds From Player Sales
United hope to raise around £40m from the sales of Dean Henderson and Amad Diallo to Nottingham Forest. But that leaves just £60m for Hojlund and the Telegraph say United will walk away from a deal if Atalanta refuse to lower their asking price. Kolo Mauni, the Frankfurt striker, is an alternative target but the Frenchman could cost up to £70m.
Manchester United have been linked with a number of players this summer, including Hojlund, and it appears they are unwilling to pay over the odds for any of them. With Financial Fair Play constraints in place, it is understandable that United are not willing to pay more than £60m for Hojlund.
Atalanta have been clear in their stance that they want a straight fee for Hojlund and it remains to be seen whether United will be able to reach an agreement with them. If not, then it seems likely that United will move on to other targets.
Conclusion
Manchester United have been linked with a move for Rasmus Hojlund this summer but they are unwilling to pay more than £60m for him. The Red Devils have already spent almost £100m on Andre Onana and Mason Mount and they hope to raise around £40m from the sales of Dean Henderson and Amad Diallo.
United have attempted to drive down the price of Hojlund by offering players in part-exchange but Atalanta have rejected this proposal and are holding out for a straight fee. If Atalanta refuse to lower their asking price then it seems likely that United will move on to other targets.