Manchester United are reportedly preparing an opening bid for the transfer of Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The highly-rated young Denmark international looks a hugely exciting prospect after impressing in his time in Serie A, and it could be that we’ll soon be seeing him in English football.
Man Utd are seemingly now preparing to step up their interest in Hojlund by making an opening official offer for the 20-year-old, who could cost as much as €70million.
See Romano’s tweet below for details, with the reporter also explaining that Hojlund has already 100% agreed personal terms with United, though an agreement with Atalanta is now needed…
Manchester United are preparing their opening bid for Rasmus Højlund! ???
Told personal terms are 100% agreed. He wants United. ??
Atalanta told United they don’t want 3 players offered in the deal after initial talks.
Asking price around €65/70m.
Next step: official bid. pic.twitter.com/HsjtJU8FzA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2023
Romano also states that United seem to have tried offering a choice of three players to Atalanta as part of this deal, but the Italian side were not keen on that kind of proposal.
Erik ten Hag has had a decent summer so far, bringing in Mason Mount from rivals Chelsea, while a deal is also imminent for Andre Onana, as Romano explained earlier today.
If United could get Hojlund as well then that would leave their squad in a far better shape than last season, when they failed to sustain a title challenge and lost the FA Cup final to rivals Manchester City.
Whenever United bids for a player they’re always buying at a higher price than every other club. We pay way too much for players, Hojlund should be bought at £45 range if it were other clubs or maybe £50
What happened to Ramos of Benfica, the talent we should be running after.. this guy here have not fully established himself, he’s got a some work to do to contend with the heavyweights of premier/champions league.
Ramos of benfica have proved himself already and I’m sure will be a great addition to Man U
We do we love average players at Man U or is it the owners that are scared of spending money
Where are Man United getting this money from?