Manchester United’s pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta has been met with an unyielding stance. With Hojlund’s agent being the same as Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, and Hojlund himself being interested in joining United, Atalanta have demanded the transfer fee of £51m or €60m for the Denmark international.
Last season, Hojlund scored 10 goals in all competitions, having previously joined Atalanta from Sturm Graz. Mason Greenwood, another target of United, has been denied due to Atalanta’s reluctance to relinquish Hojlund. United are close to completing the transfer of Andre Onana and Greenwood has recently been spotted training with Anthony Elanga.
As a result of Atalanta’s unyielding stance, the future of Hojlund and Manchester United remains unclear.
Key Takeaways
– Atalanta is demanding a transfer fee of £51m or €60m for Rasmus Hojlund, which is causing resistance in Manchester United’s pursuit.
– Hojlund’s agent, Erik ten Hag, who is also United’s manager, has expressed interest in Hojlund joining the club.
– Hojlund’s impressive performance, with 10 goals in all competitions last season, has contributed to United’s interest in him.
– Atalanta’s reluctance to let go of Hojlund has affected United’s pursuit of Mason Greenwood, although Atalanta denies any interest in Greenwood.
Hojlund and Atalanta
Atalanta’s unwavering stance in the face of Manchester United’s pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund is largely due to his impressive performance for the club last season and the presence of his same agent as the United manager.
Hojlund has scored 10 goals in all competitions and has gained the attention of Denmark’s national team. His agent, Erik ten Hag, is the current manager of Manchester United.
Furthermore, Atalanta has so far not received an official offer from United for Hojlund, though the club is aware of the difficulty in keeping him. The Serie A side has also denied any interest in Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood, who could be offered in a Hojlund deal.
However, Greenwood has many suitors in the Premier League, making it likely that United will find a solution for him.
In the meantime, United is close to completing the transfer of Andre Onana, while Greenwood was recently spotted training with Anthony Elanga.
Mason Greenwood
Mason Greenwood has attracted the attention of numerous suitors, especially in the Premier League, potentially making it a viable option to be included in a deal for Hojlund.
The 19 year old English forward has been spotted training with Anthony Elanga and is seen as a potential replacement for Hojlund should Atalanta fail to keep the Denmark international.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is keen on Hojlund and the club is likely to find a solution for Greenwood as well. Greenwood has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with Atalanta denying any interest in the player.
It is understood that the Italian club would prefer to receive a fee for Hojlund and not use Greenwood as part of the deal. However, the high asking price of £51m or €60m may force Atalanta to accept a player-plus-cash offer.
With the decision on Hojlund’s future yet to be made, it remains to be seen whether Greenwood will be included in the deal.
Andre Onana
Andre Onana is expected to complete a transfer to Manchester United, as the club seeks to strengthen its goalkeeping options.
Onana has been linked with a move to Old Trafford since January 2021 and is reportedly close to finalising his move.
Onana currently plays for Ajax in the Dutch Eredivisie and is a Cameroon international.
The 25-year-old has made over 170 appearances for Ajax since joining them in 2016, and has kept over 70 clean sheets in the process.
Onana has also been part of two Eredivisie winning sides and won the Dutch Cup in 2017.
Onana has been praised for his ability to play out from the back and his aerial ability, making him a valuable asset for Manchester United.
[Original News Source: Metro Sport]
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