Man Utd confident of signing Hojlund before season starts

Rasmus Hojlund is expected to leave Atalanta for Manchester United before the start of their season against Wolves on August 14.

The Manchester club does not want to spend more than £60 million on the 20-year-old striker, but it is widely believed that he will sign with them within the next two and a half weeks. It is also believed that they do not need to sell any players in order to get the money needed.

Erik ten Hag was questioned about H0jlund following Wednesday’s 2-0 loss in a friendly match against Real Madrid at Houston’s NRG Stadium. The manager stated, “We never discuss players who are under contract with another team. We are working around-the-clock to find the appropriate talent to agree to a deal with us in order to meet our goals.”

Although Randal Kolo Muani, a France international playing for Eintracht Frankfurt, is admired by Ten Hag as well, H0jlund is believed to have agreed to personal terms, and United are close to signing the Dane.

H0jlund’s youth means that he is not yet a complete forward, but United’s leadership has faith in Ten Hag’s ability to help the youngster reach his full potential. The management is impressed with H0jlund’s commitment to making improvements.

Despite the fact that Hjlund is primarily thought of by United as a No. 9, Ten Hag might occasionally use him across the frontline since Marcus Rashford can play at center forward.

Although Anthony Martial is another No. 9, Ten Hag is unable to rely on him due to the Frenchman’s susceptible to  injuries. The future of Martial is now uncertain, but Ten Hag is still thrilled with what the 27-year-old can do when fit.