In a “sensational” trade, Manchester United reportedly offered Atalanta at least three players in return for Rasmus Hojlund.
Rasmus Hojlund is being acquired by Man United.
Hojlund has been connected with a transfer to the Premier League for a while now, and it has been said that Erik ten Hag has spoken with the Danish international on several video calls about a trade.
Anthony Martial is the only senior center-forward currently signed to the roster, therefore it would appear that a new forward is needed ahead of Ten Hag’s second season in command. But with the Frenchman apparently one of 13 players who might quit Manchester United this summer, the demand for a new number nine is only increased.
In the past 48 hours, Football Insider published an update on Man United and Hojlund, suggesting the Red Devils had proposed a “sensational” new swap transaction. Atalanta is holding out for a cash-only trade, despite the club allegedly having made an offer of at least three players in a part-exchange player-plus-cash deal to the Serie A team.
According to the source, Hojlund has already reached a personal agreement and desires to transfer to Old Trafford. Negotiations are expected to continue as United has made a new attacker their first priority after Inter Milan custodian Andre Onana. Atalanta values their player at £60 million.
Rasmus Hojlund: How excellent is he?
Hojlund helped Atalanta score 14 goals in 34 appearances last season, raising his Transfermarkt valuation to a career-high €45 million.
According to FBref, the forward, who is only 20 years old, ranks in the top 16% for non-penalty anticipated goals and the top 1% of forwards for non-penalty expected goals, demonstrating his ability to get into excellent spots, have an eye for a pass, and know where the goal is.
Former manager Christian Ilzer lauded the forward’s “great maturity” and the idea that he is “comparable to Erling Haaland,” while Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini commended Hojlund, picking up on the forward’s pace and praising his technical ability as “excellent.”
“Hojlund has a wonderful technical quality as well as a character, energy, and intensity.”
He still has a tonne of room to grow, too. He is so swift that even without exerting any effort, he completes the 100 metres in under 11 seconds. He can move his legs quite quickly and has a low centre of gravity for his height. He only keeps getting stronger every day, so I have no doubt that he will have a successful career.
The player’s desire to transfer to Manchester may wind up benefiting United because Hojlund revealed earlier this year that he is a “big” Red Devils fan.
“Since you’ve asked, I won’t deny that I’m a passionate Manchester United supporter.
Therefore, it would be among the biggest factors for me personally. However, that doesn’t imply I would reject offers from other major teams in the future.
Despite the fact that negotiations are still going on, it appears that the move will be one to keep an eye on in the coming weeks because United seems to be very motivated to sign their target.