Manchester United have reportedly yes a trade in utility an preliminary 64 million kilos to signal Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund. The Denmark global is the 3rd main arrival at Impaired Trafford throughout the summer time switch window nearest the signings of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana. United are understood to have yes a rate of 64 million kilos ($82 million) for Hojlund, with an additional 8 million kilos in add-ons.
The 20-year-old is reported to have yes phrases on a five-year trade in with the choice of an additional season.
Hojlund joined Atalanta in August 2022 from Austrian membership Sturm Graz for a reported 17 million euros. He scored 9 objectives in 32 appearances in Serie A utmost season.
United supervisor Erik ten Hag used to be tight-lipped in regards to the stories when requested by way of newshounds on Saturday forward of Sunday’s pleasant in opposition to Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas.
“I can’t talk about the player who is still under contract (with) another club,” mentioned the Dutchman.
Ten Hag mentioned alternatively that he was hoping Mount and Onana could be joined by way of a unutilized ahead, as he tries to get United again in competition on the supremacy of the desk.
“With this squad, we built a foundation last season…now we have to find the right players to fit in and who can help to raise the bar. I think we succeeded with Andre Onana, we succeeded with Mason Mount and now we are looking for a striker,” he mentioned.
The Purple Devils completed 3rd within the Premier League however scored simply 58 objectives — 36 fewer than champions Manchester Town.
Ten Hag prompt his English ahead Marcus Rashford to step up his recreation.
Rashford, who prefers to play games large at the left, scored 17 objectives in 35 Premier League appearances utmost season and had 30 objectives in 56 in all competitions.
“Also for Rashy, we expect to raise the bar. He had a good season, but that doesn’t give guarantees for another great season. So everything has to be right. First, his base, his foundation, attitude, lifestyle, etc. Giving every training his best, but also to work on his game and work on the way he plays for himself but in the team.
“So what we’re in search of is objectives and Rashy, at this occasion, he proved he has an excellent goalscoring report. But in addition for him, he desires to construct the upcoming step and ranking extra objectives within the utmost season,” he said.
United face Wolves at home in their opening Premier League fixture on August 14.
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