Atalanta will sign Malian striker El Bilal Toure from Almeria, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano on YouTube who said about the move: “Deal completed”. The video, which addressed many current and potential transfers, maintained that the Red Devils will soon make an official offer for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, with the Italian side’s purchase of an apparent replacement bringing positive news for Erik ten Hag’s side.
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Hojlund has drawn the attention of several big European clubs this summer, but United are leading the charge to secure the young Danish striker’s services despite competing interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
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Toure is a young striker who already has experience in Ligue 1 and La Liga. He also represents the Mali national team and has scored goals wherever he has played. His arrival is good news for Atalanta and United alike.
On the topic of Hojlund, the Manchester side already have an agreement on personal terms with the player: a five-year contract with the option of an additional year is on the table. The amount of money Atalanta are looking for in a transfer fee for their Danish striker remains to be seen, but Romano reports it will be around £60 million.
Personal Terms Agreed; Deal Yet to Be Done
Those fans who have been following the transfer market this summer will remember that United and Holjund agreed personal terms last week. This has not brought the highly-coveted player to England yet, but a deal seems closer than ever.
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Club executives are looking to avoid the deal falling through over the cost of the young Dane who has scored six goals in six appearances for his national team, but Romano is of the belief that United will offer no more than £50-60 million.
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