Bayer Leverkusen have joined a host of other clubs in the chase for Rasmus Hojlund, as Erik ten Hag eyes a reunion with the striker.
According to Caught Offside, Bayer Leverkusen are the latest to join the race for Rasmus Hojlund. Manchester United are ready to offload the ineffective striker as they continue their search for a new No.9, as new Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag eyes a reunion with the Danish striker.
Rasmus Hojlund is one of those high-profile players that Manchester United are trying to get rid of. The club have considered proposals, especially the one earlier from Inter Milan, which was a big enough indicator of their stance on the Danish attacker.
The move to Inter Milan has since stalled, although there’s no shortage of interest from other continental sides. Juventus pondered a deal for Hojlund, while AS Roma are also keen, although with them signing Evan Ferguson recently, they might cease their pursuit of the Dane.
Manchester United expect Hojlund to depart this summer, as they continue to search for a new No.9 in this window. The Red Devils are chasing Benjamin Sesko as their priority target as things stand, while other names like Nicolas Jackson and Ollie Watkins are also high on their list.
As for Hojlund, any potential exit might depend on the price point Manchester United wants, with Bayer Leverkusen the latest to join in the hunt for the 22-year-old Manchester United ace. Former Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag, now at Leverkusen, wants a reunion with the Danish forward, as he could see a way to get the striker up and firing.
Will Bayer Leverkusen make Rasmus Hojlund move?
Ten Hag has already seen a raft of departures from the team, including key star Florian Wirtz and influential midfielder Granit Xhaka. The idea of bringing in Hojljund might resonate around having a familiar face, as well as potentially replacing Victor Boniface, who could depart.
Ten Hag must believe that he could revive the 22-year-old Manchester United ace’s career, considering he was somewhat effective when the Dutchman was in charge of Old Trafford. Whether there’s a realistic chance for Leverkusen to land Hojlund will depend on their capacity to spend as much as his price tag.