According to Corriere della Sera (Bergamo edition), Manchester United have been lobbying for several weeks to sign Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.
The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new centre-forward and Hojlund is one of the names on their radar.
United have reportedly been negotiating for the Dane for weeks and have already failed with an opening bid worth €35m for his services.
Corriere della Serra thinks the striker could be sold for €60m this summer and expressed surprise in British media last week at the €100m price tag.
The Italian outlet insists it is “almost impossible” for Atalanta to keep the 20-year-old starlet after failing to qualify for next season’s Champions League. United should be optimistic about Hojlund deal
Hojlund joined Atalanta from Sturm Graz last summer before the transfer deadline. In 42 appearances for both clubs, he scored 16 goals and seven assists.
The Danish international impressed with his strong physique, breaking speed and finishing qualities. You could call him a poacher in a box.
Hojlund has been compared to Erling Braut Haaland before and we believe he has the potential to become a good goalscorer in a season or two.
United appear keen to value the striker this summer but won’t take him cheaply. Atalanta could keep 60 million euros, including add-ons for Hojlund.
The price seems steep for a forward learning his trade, but United could reap the rewards in the long run as the Dane could be a top centre-forward.
We believe the club should focus on more than one striker. Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos could be United’s main striker, with Hojlund a good rival for him.
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