Manchester United’s pursuit of a new centre forward has edged a step closer after Italian journalist, Alfredo Pedulla, revealed an exciting update on one of the club’s summer targets Rasmus Hojlund.
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Pedulla Reveals Exciting Update on United Target
United Poised to Make Hojlund Bid
Erik ten Hag has been searching for a new striker all summer and the United hierarchy are now finally about to make an official bid for Atalanta’s Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund – according to Pedulla.
The Italian journalist said: “Very soon, the Red Devils will get down to business.”
He then went on to explain that the bid is expected to be an upfront cash payment of £52 million and will include a series of bonuses. This, however, would appear to be short of the valuation Hojlund’s current boss, Gian Piero Gasperini, has in mind. The Atalanta coach would prefer a fee in the region of between £75 -£85 million.
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Despite there being an apparent difference in valuation, Atalanta themselves are preparing for life without their Danish striker. Pedulla’s report goes on to suggest some potential replacements, with Almeria’s El Bilal Toure topping the Serie A club’s list.
Gasperini seems to have come to terms with the fact that he will lose his star man and has met with the club’s hierarchy to discuss the matter, accepting that it will be almost “impossible” to keep hold of the Dane. The Italian coach has just asked that the issue be resolved by the end of July.
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Personal Terms Already Agreed
Any deal for the 20-year-old striker could now develop quickly, once the two clubs have agreed on a transfer fee. The player himself has already agreed on personal terms with the Old Trafford club, with Pedulla stating “Hojlund has a full deal with United”.
Previously, the Italian journalist revealed the value of the Dane’s deal with United – a staggering seven to eight times higher than what he currently earns in Bergamo.
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If the £519,000-a-year wage Pedulla reports the Danish striker is on is true, that would work out to just over £9.5k, meaning Hojlund could be set to earn in the region of up to £80k a week at Old Trafford.
That would still be a snippet for a club the size of United, especially if Hojlund can help propel them back towards the top of the table with his goals.
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