Manchester United have secured their primary striker target in Rasmus Hojlund in a €85 million including €10 million in add-ons.
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Manchester United have agreed on a €85 million deal with Atalanta for Rasmus Hojlund. The Danish striker emerged as their priority striker target in the last few weeks, and after much deliberation, the Red Devils have agreed to pay a huge fee for the 20-year-old.
In the last few weeks, Rasmus Hojlund became Erik ten Hag’s priority striker target. The Dutch manager had outlined the need to bring three or four key signings this summer and has succeeded in three.
In the last weeks, Andre Onana and Mason Mount have already arrived at the club, as Manchester United switched their attention towards a new striker. They had struggled last season without a recognised No.9 in their side as Anthony Martial and on-loan striker Wout Weghorst struggled for relevance.
Ten Hag had missed a big presence up front since the contract termination of Cristiano Ronaldo around last year’s World Cup. Even without a proper striker, Manchester United finished third in the Premier League, and with a return to the Champions League, they set themselves a base for a new arrival.
🚨 Manchester United will pay Atalanta fixed fee of €75m + €10m add-ons for Rasmus Hojlund. 20yo Denmark striker has agreed 5+1yr contract – still needs to be finalised. #Atalanta were seeking €90m, but #MUFC secured a package worth €85m @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/iDnAUBvBH8
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 29, 2023
Manchester United have now agreed on a deal with Atalanta for Hojlund, with the Red Devils set to pay €75 million in fixed fees plus €10 million in add-ons. The price tag seems steep by the Dane’s standards considering he only got 16 goals last season, with 10 of those for Atalanta.
Ten Hag reportedly felt the 20-year-old would suit his system well and urged the club to pay a huge sum to sign him. The agreement has come after thorough negotiations with Atalanta, who reportedly demanded €90 million for the striker.
Manchester United have closed the deal at €75 million, but the price may seem steep for the numbers under Hojlund’s belt. The Premier League side had broadly agreed on personal terms, although the previously reported details might change with the actual contract he signs.
As per multiple sources, Hojlund will sign a five-year deal with the option of a sixth at Old Trafford. With such a contract length, Manchester United have secured one of the exciting forwards for their long-term future, as Ten Hag will hope for the 20-year-old to hit the ground running.
Manchester United could now switch their focus towards bringing in a new central midfielder and possibly work on some outgoings. Sofyan Amrabat remains linked with a switch to Old Trafford, while the likes of Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay could depart during the next phase of this window.
