Premier League giants Arsenal are leading the race to sign 20-year-old Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund ahead of next season.
According to a report by Calciomercato, Arsenal are in pole position to sign Rasmus Hojlund. The 20-year-old Atalanta striker is one of the most sought-after players at this point in time. And, a lot of clubs are keen on having his services.
Hojlund has been doing wonders for both club and country of late. And, his performances have not gone unnoticed. The 20-year-old is on the radar of some of the biggest clubs in world football. And, as per reports, Arsenal are leading the race to his signatures.
The Denmark international joined Atalanta ahead of the ongoing season after impressive performances for Austrian club Sturm Graz. He has gone from strength to strength since joining the Italian club.
The 20-year-old has already established himself as a key player in their squad. Hojlund has featured in 25 matches for the Italian club and has 10 goal contributions to his name. As far as the ongoing season is concerned, he has made a total of 33 appearances and has 19 goal involvements.
The 20-year-old has been on fire in the ongoing Euro 2024 Qualifiers. He has scored 5 goals in Denmark’s first two Group fixtures. His performances have once again made the headlines, and the clubs are preparing to push for his signatures in the summer.
Arsenal are one of the clubs that want to land him in the summer. The Gunners have done a great job in the ongoing season under Mikel Arteta. They are leading the race to the Premier League title and are all set to return to the UEFA Champions League next season.
However, the Spanish manager has identified a few areas that he wants to strengthen. Arteta is keen on signing a new striker. He wants a new out-and-out number nine to take his team to the next level. And, he believes Hojlund’s arrival can help their cause. The player is reportedly valued at €45 million.
The 20-year-old has already proven his worth for both club and country. And, he can surely be a great addition to their ranks. However, they will face a lot of competition from elsewhere. Manchester United are one of the top clubs who are keen on his services and they will surely push Gunners all the way for his signatures.
With Anthony Martial’s future uncertain and Wout Weghorst set to return to his parent club, Erik ten Hag is in desperate need of a new number nine ahead of next season. The Dutch manager is keen on having someone who can share the goal-scoring load with Marcus Rashford.
While their priority is to push for Victor Osimhen or Harry Kane, they are well aware of the fact that either of them will cost a fortune. And, as a result, they are keen on having Hojlund who will be relatively cheaper and will also give them a lot of years going forward.
