Manchester United to move players to sign Rasmus Højlund. Rasmus Højlund, a striker for Atalanta, is apparently the target of Manchester United’s summer trade offer, which includes players and cash.
The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell said that Atlanta is adamant about a full cash payment despite the Red Devils’ current offer. The Premier League club’s attempt to combine its financial obligations with the continuing discussions for Andre Onana has caused issues with Højlund’s contract.
In a trade for the Danish striker, Manchester United might employ both Fred and Donny van de Beek. On Tuesday, July 12, Manchester United’s preseason match against Leeds was played without the midfielders.
Whitwell, though, affirms that the Serie A club has made it clear that they have no intention of signing a contract that includes players as part of it.
In his first season with Atalanta after joining them from Sturm Graz last summer, Højlund scored nine goals and contributed four assists in 32 Serie A appearances. The 20-year-old striker is valued at about £85 million by the club.
The Manchester team currently feels that the amount is excessive and may explore other possibilities during this window. Whitwell would not rule out the possibility of Hojlund being pursued by European powerhouses Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain as well.
Due to Kylian Mbappe’s refusal to accept a contract extension past 2024, PSG may lose him this summer. On the other hand, the Bundesliga team is now vying for Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur (via Fabrizio Romano). In the event that the transaction falls through, the team might focus on Hojlund.
Craig Burley on Manchester United striker:
ESPN FC commentator Craig Burley recently posted a video to YouTube in which he expressed his opinions on Anthony Martial, the striker for Manchester United. The international player from France has struggled lately at Old Trafford.
Due to injuries, he was out for nearly half of the 2022–23 season, but he still managed to score six league goals in 21 appearances across various tournaments. Burley said the following of the forward: “Time waster. Completely pointless. He is what I would describe as a little wasteful. That refers to athletes who possess exceptional talent but who either don’t train or don’t work hard enough.”
The Red Devils are searching for a new number nine because of Martial’s flaws. Rasmus Hojlund of Atalanta is being considered one of the likely candidates to start in the center of the field at Old Trafford in the upcoming campaign.
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