Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has made a bid of £43 million for Rasmus Hojlund, who is also a target for Manchester United. However, it is understood that Hojlund prefers a move to Old Trafford over the French champions.
The offer from PSG is less lucrative than the £51 million plus add-ons offer from United. However, neither bid has met Atalanta’s valuation of £60 million for the player.
PSG is in the market for a new number nine as they face the possibility of losing their talismanic forward, Kylian Mbappe, this summer. The new PSG boss, Luis Enrique, hopes to bolster his forward line before the end of the transfer window.
On the other hand, Manchester United is in advanced talks with Rasmus Hojlund, who is a Denmark international. Hojlund favors a move to the Premier League and is keen on joining United.
Signing Hojlund would likely be the final piece of the jigsaw for Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag ahead of the new Premier League season. Ten Hag has already secured the signings of Mason Mount and Andre Onana as the Red Devils look to improve on last season’s third-placed finish.
If United can successfully lure Hojlund to Old Trafford, it would help alleviate the goalscoring burden on Marcus Rashford. Rashford, who recently signed a new five-year deal with United, scored 30 goals last season but was heavily relied upon due to ongoing injury problems surrounding Anthony Martial.
Hojlund joined Atalanta last summer from Austrian side Sturm Graz and had an impressive debut season in Serie A, registering ten goals. The 20-year-old has also been in fine form for Denmark, scoring six goals in five international appearances. It is worth noting that Hojlund has confessed to being a boyhood Manchester United fan.
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In conclusion, both Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United are vying for the signature of Rasmus Hojlund. While PSG has submitted a bid of £43 million, Hojlund prefers a move to Old Trafford. Manchester United’s advanced talks with the player indicate their strong interest. If United can secure the signing of Hojlund, it would be a significant addition to their squad and help alleviate the goalscoring burden on Marcus Rashford.