‘This week’ – Man Utd progress with Rasmus Hojlund transfer despite PSG interest

The latest news on Manchester United’s pursuit of Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.

Manchester United are moving closer to wrapping up a deal for Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.
Manchester United are making progress in their pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.

The Red Devils have identified the Dane as their priority target in the transfer market and there’s a belief that a deal will be completed. In fact, The Athletic claim United expect the transfer to be wrapped up in time for the first match of the Premier League campaign against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Erik ten Hag already has a plan in place for Hojlund, the outlet adds, with the United boss viewing the striker as a ‘rough diamond’ who may need to be rotated upon arrival. There’s even a plan to slowly integrate Hojlund, with Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial also options in the no.9 role.

As per the Telegraph, an offer of €50m (£43m) plus €10m (£8.5m) in add-ons has also been tabled for the Atalanta star, but the Serie A side want more for the in-demand striker. Meanwhile, the Telegraph claim United can afford to buy Hojlund without having to offset the fee by selling any more players, while any future departures could fund further incomings.

Despite that, Paris Saint-Germain have submitted a £43m offer for the Danish international, according to talkSPORT. Yet the outlet add Hojlund would prefer a move to Old Trafford.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano also reports United have ‘scheduled new round of talks with Atalanta’ to discuss Hojlund, with a move. “It will happen this week,” Romano adds in a tweet, while claiming a five-year contract has been agreed already.