According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have finalised personal terms with Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund over a potential summer transfer, with the journalist revealing that the agreement is on a five-year deal with the option of a further year. United remain in the hunt for a new striker after signing Andre Onana from Inter Milan recently.
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Manchester United Finalise Rasmus Hojlund Contract
What Kind of Contract Is Hojlund Going to Receive?
The Red Devils are reportedly keen to secure the signing of the 20-year-old striker as they accelerate their chase to sign a new number nine who can lead the line for them in time for the start of the Premier League season in August.
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Romano states that Erik ten Hag’s side have agreed to a five-year contract for Hojlund, which will run up until 2028. It’s stated that there will also be an option to increase the length of the deal by another year until 2029.
Romano adds that the Red Devils “will bid” for the young forward later this week, but that they will not be entertaining any “games” of paying close to £85 million.
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How Much Could United Offer for Hojlund?
Amid the interesting demands from Atalanta, the Premier League heavyweights are claimed to have made their decision on how much they’re willing to pay for the striker. United are, according to James Ducker, ready to pay as much as £60 million for the 20-year-old, after already having spent a chunk of their summer budget on the transfers of Mason Mount and Onana.
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Hojlund made a brilliant impression in his debut campaign with the Italian side in the 2022/23 campaign, after joining them from Sturm Graz. He scored ten goals and provided four assists in 34 appearances across all competitions.
Atalanta manager Gian Pieri Gasperinir recently termed him as “one of the best, if not the best” emerging youngsters in Europe and claimed that the club should value him at up to £85 million. The Red Devils seem to have total agreement with the Danish striker over a deal, but now need to put their negotiation skills to good use and convince the Serie A side to sell him to them for a reasonable fee.
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