Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund has told his club he wants to leave this summer after he agreed terms with Manchester United, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic.
Now, though, having secured Mason Mount and with Andre Onana a seemingly imminent arrival, United have finally turned their attention to signing a striker.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Red Devils are preparing a bid for Hojlund, who Atalanta value at around £61 million, after agreeing personal terms with him.
David Ornstein’s report goes one step further, claiming that the Dane has already told his club that he wants to leave this summer, with United and PSG set to battle it out for his signature.
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While Greenwood has remained away from the rest of the United first-team squad, he was seen recently going through his paces with Anthony Elanga. And while there remains no hint a return is likely, it seems two possible escape routes for the player have now been ruled out.
Indeed, United are firmly in the hunt to sign a new striker with Rasmus Hojlund their top target. To that end, they are likely to submit an opening offer for the Dane, buoyed by the knowledge of a solid Fabrizio Romano admission.
United, though, have learned during preliminary discussions with Atalanta they are looking for a straight cash deal only. That will come as a blow for United. That’s claims they have been looking to include three players as part of the deal.
