Manchester United fans may have reason to be excited as it appears that the club’s transfer target, Rasmus Hojlund, could be on his way to Old Trafford. The Danish striker’s trainer recently dropped a cryptic clue on social media, hinting at a potential move to the Red Devils.
United recently secured their first summer signing in Mason Mount, who joined from Chelsea in a £60 million deal. However, manager Erik ten Hag is still keen to strengthen his squad further ahead of the upcoming 2023/24 season. A new striker is high on his priority list, with Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund being top targets.
The uncertainty surrounding United’s ownership and Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules has hampered their transfer activity. The ongoing takeover process, despite claims of an imminent deal with a Qatari group, has left the Glazer family hesitant to spend money on players as they prepare to relinquish control of the club.
It was recently revealed that United only have a £100 million transfer budget due to FFP restrictions. This means that they will need to offload several players in order to boost their funds, especially after splashing out on Mason Mount.
Despite these challenges, United are believed to be preparing a bid for Rasmus Hojlund. The club’s hierarchy is confident that they can secure the 20-year-old striker for around £50 million. However, the deal may have to wait for the resolution of the Glazer sale process.
In an interesting turn of events, Hojlund’s trainers at ENERGETICX Copenhagen posted a video on Instagram showcasing the forward’s skills. The caption accompanying the video included a shushing emoji and the words “We ready for what’s next.” The video also featured Stormzy’s song “Toxic Trait,” with the UK Grime star being a well-known supporter of Manchester United. This cryptic post has fueled speculation that a move to Old Trafford could be on the cards for Hojlund.
The young Danish striker had an impressive season in Serie A, scoring nine goals in 32 matches. Manchester United sees him as a player with great potential and believes that he can develop into one of Europe’s best strikers.
While Hojlund is the preferred option, United had also been considering a move for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani, a French international forward. However, it seems that Ten Hag has set his sights firmly on Hojlund.
As the takeover process and transfer negotiations continue, Manchester United fans will be eagerly awaiting any updates on potential signings. The club’s pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund shows their determination to strengthen the squad and compete at the highest level in the upcoming season. With Mason Mount already secured, United’s attack could receive a significant boost if they manage to bring Hojlund to Old Trafford.