SunSport has exclusively revealed that Manchester United are getting ready to submit a second offer of £40 million in their pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund. The Red Devils’ initial attempt to secure the services of the Atalanta striker with a £30 million bid was turned down, but they are determined to make a fresh bid for his signature.
Hojlund’s Remarkable Rise In Italian Football
The 20-year-old has experienced a notable rise in Italian football, impressing with his performances for Atalanta, particularly in front of the opposing goal. Last season, Hojlund showcased his skills by contributing ten goals and four assists in 34 matches across all competitions for the Italian club.
The talented young striker displayed strong leadership qualities, averaging 1.7 shots, 0.8 key passes, and 0.9 dribbles per 90 minutes in Serie A. However, there is room for improvement in his distribution skills in the final third, as indicated by his pass completion rate of 74.3% in league matches (stats via whoscored).
Hojlund is currently tied to a contract with the Serie A club until the summer of 2027. Nevertheless, the player is eager for a transfer away from the Italian club, potentially paving the way for Manchester United to secure his services during this off-season.
Can Manchester United Boss Erik Ten Hag Bring Him Aboard?
Hojlund demonstrates a skill for creating opportunities to take accurate shots by finding space for himself on the pitch. When playing with confidence, the Danish forward exhibits good finishing abilities in front of the opponent’s goal. Additionally, he possesses the capability to generate significant scoring chances for his teammates in the final third and showcases strong dribbling skills.
The young talent possesses the necessary qualities to provide the much-needed firepower to Manchester United under the guidance of manager Erik Ten Hag. As an upgrade over Wout Weghorst, who struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford last season, Hojlund would bring valuable improvements to the team’s frontline.
With an increased bid this time around, ten Hag could certainly persuade the Italian outfit into sanctioning his exit, and since the player already desires to make a switch, it would be in the best interest of everyone involved for the deal to take place this summer.
