Rasmus Hojlund Set to Join Manchester United This Summer
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund this summer, according to reports in Italy. The Denmark international is pushing for a move to Old Trafford and is keen to join the Red Devils.
United have already completed the £60 million signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea and are now looking to add Andre Onana from Inter. Talks are said to be progressing well and the club are close to agreeing a £44m deal with the Serie A club.
Once negotiations with Inter have been concluded, United will turn their attention to signing Hojlund from Atalanta. The report claims that the Denmark international has already made it clear that his preference is to join United this summer.
Manchester United Hopeful of £50m Proposal for Hojlund
Earlier this week, reports claimed that United are hopeful that a £50m proposal would be enough to convince Atalanta to sell Hojlund this summer. United have considered both Hojlund and Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani for the summer transfer window but Ten Hag has made the Denmark international his preferred target.
Kolo Muani is also considered a more difficult target as Frankfurt are demanding a €100m (£86m) fee for the 24-year-old. Atalanta, meanwhile, signed Hojlund in a €17m (£14.3m) deal from Sturm Graz last year and the striker impressed in his first season in Italy with 10 goals in 34 appearances.
Hojlund Handed First Senior Cap Last September
Hojlund was handed his first senior cap for Denmark last September and has scored six goals in six matches for the national side. The 24-year-old has been an impressive performer in Serie A this season and could be a great addition to Manchester United’s attack.
United have been linked with a number of strikers this summer, but it appears that Hojlund is their preferred target. The Red Devils are expected to make a move for the Denmark international in the coming weeks as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new season.
Conclusion
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund this summer, according to reports in Italy. The Denmark international is pushing for a move to Old Trafford and is keen to join the Red Devils. United have already held talks directly with Onana and are hopeful that a £50m proposal would be enough to convince Atalanta to sell Hojlund this summer. Hojlund has been an impressive performer in Serie A this season and could be a great addition to Manchester United’s attack. The Red Devils are expected to make a move for the Denmark international in the coming weeks as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new season.