Man United have made their move for Rasmus Hojlund.
Manchester Unitedhave wasted no time trying to bolster other areas of the squad after finallyagreeing on a £60m feeto sign Mason Mount.
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Unsurprisingly, the Red Devils are looking to splash the cash this summer and they have now lodged a bid in an attempt to sign Rasmus Hojlund from Serie A side Atalanta.
That’s according toCorriere Dello Sport, who suggest an offer of €35m (£30m) has unfortunately been rєjєƈτed.
Instead, it looks as though United will need to cough up a sum of €45m plus €12m in bonuses (£39m + £10m) to secure the player.
It’s unclear whetherErik ten Hag’s men will come back with a second bid.
Who could benefit from Hojlund’s arrival at Man United?
Oftencomparedto his fellow Norwegian forward inErling Haaland, Hojlund would be a spectacular addition to the United frontline.
Still only 20 years of age, the youngster posted16 goals in 42 gamesat club level last term, nine of which came in Serie A.
Such a tally in league football may not sєɴԀ pulses racing at Old Trafford but Man United could do with investing in future talent.
They have been there and done it before with ageing forwards with the likes of Edinson Cavani, Radamel Falcao, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and even Cristiano Ronaldo bringing the club little success.
Instead, it is time to ρłɑɴ for the future and by combining Hojlund – dubbed a “monster in the making” by scout Jacek Kulig – with the incoming Mount, the club’s trophy-laden years could soon return.
In Mount, they are signing a phenomenal offensive talent. The England international may have only contributed tonine goals last season, but in 2021/22 he was on fire, posting13 goals and 16 assistsacross 53 outings.
Such a record, should it be replicated in the north west, would no doubt benefit the budding Hojlund.
Last season, Atalanta’s top assister was formerPremier Leagueman Ademola Lookman oneight.
The lively winger provided1.3 key passes per game and created ten big chancesacross the league season. That is an impressive tally but actually, it suggests that had Hojlund been surrounded by a better chance provider, he would no doubt have scored more goals.
That is where a certain Mount comes in, with the Chelsea attacking midfielder providing1.8 key passes per matchlast season and 2.4 key passes in 2020/21 with 13 big chances created.
This is a man who often brings a great Ԁєɑł of creativity to the side he plays for and with a rampant striker such as Hojlund ahead of him, it would surely benefit both to no єɴԀ.
Last campaign, United scored the fewest goals (58) in the top six. On that note, they were perhaps fortunate to secure a top-fourth berth. However, it only goes to show why they need the likes of Hojlund and Mount in their squad.
Such a partnership could well elevate Ten Hag’s men to performance levels unseen since the Dutchman’s arrival in the Premier League.
