Manchester United view Rasmus Hojlund as top striker target

Manchester United want to improve their attacking unit before the summer transfer window closes, with Rasmus Hojlund a top target.

According to a report from Evening Standard, Manchester United are prioritising a move for highly-rated 20-year-old Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund.

The 20-year-old has been in outstanding form since his move to the Serie A club last summer, and managed 16 goals across all competitions. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United can fund a move for him, especially after the big-money arrival of Mason Mount and the impending move for Andre Onana

Signing Onana is undoubtedly a necessity for Manchester United after the departure of David de Gea, and the Inter Milan star is unlikely to come for cheap. On the other hand, Atalanta are likely to demand a premium for Hojlund, who has a long-term contract at the club.

The 20-year-old is one of the finest young attacking talents in Europe right now, and he could prove to be a quality long-term investment for the Red Devils. Manchester United were overly dependent on Marcus Rashford for goals last season, and the England International needs more support in the attack.

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Hojlund would be a superb long-term investment, and there is no doubt that the 20-year-old has the talent to justify a premium transfer fee in the long run as well. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops over the next few weeks.

Manchester United have returned to the Champions League, and they need to improve their squad in order to do well across multiple competitions. Furthermore, they will hope to challenge for the league title next season and need top-quality players to bridge the gap with cross-town rivals Manchester City.

Hojlund certainly has the potential to develop into a world-class forward, and he could share the goalscoring burden with Rashford next season. His arrival will allow the 25-year-old Manchester United striker to operate in his natural role as the winger as well.

Working under a top-class coach like Erik ten Hag will help the 20-year-old Denmark striker improve and fulfil his world-class potential in the coming seasons. With the young sensation being Manchester United’s top target, a summer move might be on the cards.

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