West Ham United are reportedly keen on signing 22-year-old Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund this year.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, West Ham United could look to make a move for Rasmus Hojlund in the summer transfer window. The Denmark international has not been able to live up to the expectations since his move to Old Trafford, and it would not be a surprise if Manchester United looked to get rid of him.
Recent reports have claimed that the Red Devils are ready to accept a cut-price fee of £40 million to part ways with him. Meanwhile, West Ham need attacking reinforcements, and the young striker could prove to be a quality acquisition. He will get regular opportunities with them, and it could bring out the best in him.
The Hammers are in desperate need of a quality striker, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done. Summer signing Niclas Fullkrug has been quite underwhelming, and he has struggled with injury problems as well.
The Hammers signed Evan Ferguson from Brighton & Hove Albion on loan during the winter transfer window. However the Republic of Ireland international is expected to return to his parent club in the summer.
The Hammers will need to invest in a quality striker, and the Manchester United forward could be the ideal acquisition. It will be interesting to see if the Dane is willing to move to West Ham in the coming months.
It might be a step down in his career, but he needs a platform where he can showcase his qualities regularly and play without too much pressure. Joining the London club could be ideal for him. If he manages to impress with them he might be able to join a big club again in future.
Manchester United could get rid of Hojlund
Manchester United will be hoping to fight for major trophies in the coming seasons, and they need to invest in a reliable goalscorer. They could look to sell their underperforming players in the summer and invest in a quality striker. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Manchester United will not be able to recoup the amount of money they paid for him, and they might need to sanction his departure for a knockdown price of £40 million. This is a golden opportunity for West Ham to get the deal done for a reasonable amount of money, and it will be interesting to see whether they can strike an agreement with their Premier League rivals.
