According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have moved closer to reaching an agreement with Atalanta over the transfer of Rasmus Hojlund.
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Man Utd Move Closer to Signing Rasmus Hojlund After Major Decision
United in Desperate Need of a Striker
It’s clear to many that Manchester United are in desperate need of a new striker this summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo suddenly departed the club in November 2022 after causing problems off the pitch by criticising the club. His departure left the Red Devils with very few options in attack.
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Anthony Martial was their only natural forward available at the time. His injury record made placing their hopes on him a risky move.
Brought in on loan during the January transfer window, Wout Weghorst’s poor form saw him fail to score in 17 Premier League appearances. The lack of a natural goalscorer had a significantly negative impact on Erik ten Hag’s team, as they scored the fewest league goals of any team in the top six last season.
Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United Getting Closer
Following the signings of Mason Mount and Andre Onana, it now appears Manchester United are focused on signing Hojlund, according to The Athletic.
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The latest update from Romano indicates talks between the clubs are advancing, with both teams agreeing the Danish striker will not play in a friendly game vs Bournemouth today. This decision is seemingly a major one that indicates both clubs are close to agreeing on a deal for Hojlund to move to Old Trafford. Daniele Longo has also provided an update that the deal for Hojlund is 90% done, further signalling that United are edging closer to obtaining their target.
The Danish striker described as “incredible” only joined Atalanta last summer, signing from Austrian team Strum Graz. His potential was clear during his debut season in Italy, which has seen Manchester United identify him as a solution to their goal-scoring problems.
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