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Man Utd agree deal to sign Hojlund


Published : 30 Jul 2023 07:19 PM

Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal worth an initial £64 million to sign Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund on Saturday.

The Denmark international is the third major arrival at Old Trafford during the summer transfer window after the signings of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.

United are understood to have agreed a fee of £64 million ($82 million) for Hojlund, with a further £8 million in add-ons.

The 20-year-old is reported to have agreed terms on a five-year deal with the option of a further season.

United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to boost his striking options after a season in which his side lacked a cutting edge.

The Red Devils finished third in the Premier League but scored just 58 goals -- 36 fewer than champions Manchester City.

Atalanta had wanted €100m for the 20-year-old.

United made a verbal offer of €50m plus €10m in add-ons to Atalanta on Wednesday while Paris Saint-Germain made their own bid of €50m on Thursday.

The Premier League club have already mapped out how he would fit into their squad.

Hojlund is the priority target for United but other options were under consideration — including Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani and Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus.

Hojlund has indicated to Atalanta that he wants to leave amid interest from United and PSG.

Hojlund joined Atalanta in August 2022 and scored 10 goals in 34 appearances last season.

United face Wolves at home in their opening Premier League fixture on August 14.