Manchester Unitedwould be taking a risk if they lure Rasmus Hojlund to Old Trafford despite theAtalantastar having ‘sky-high potential’, journalistBen Jacobshas told GIVEMESPORT.
Mason Mount became the first fresh face to head to the Red Devils this summer, when he completed a£55million switchfrom Chelsea last week, but boss Erik ten Hag is in the market for further reinforcements.
According toFootballTransfers, Hojlund is prepared to hand in a transfer request as he looks to push thɾօυɢҺ a move toManchester Unitedafter agreeing personal terms.
The ɾєρօɾτ suggests Atalanta have slapped a £60million price tag on the striker, who scored16 goalslast season, and would rather sanction his departure next year despite his desire to head to the Premier League.
It is understood thatManchester Unitedare ready to test the Serie A side’s resolve with a£50million bid, although they may have to hold off putting the cash on the table until an Old Trafford takeover is rubber-stamped.
The Red Devils are alsowillingto sєɴԀ Mason Greenwood in the opposite direction on a temporary basis as they look to tempt Atalanta into selling the Denmark international, who has been described as’sensational’by boss Gian Piero Gasperini.
Transfer insider Dean Jones recentlytold GIVEMESPORTthatManchester Unitedare determined to reach a compromise with the Italian side, while Hojlund is eager to link-up with ten Hag’s charges.
What has Ben Jacobs said about Hojlund?
Jacobs believes Hojlund offers different assets to Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic, who has also emerged as aManchester Unitedtargetahead of the upcoming campaign.
The respected journalist has doubts over whether the 20-year-old Atalanta talisman is capable of scoring the goals the Red Devils need from their first-choice striker.
Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT:”With Rasmus Hojlund, it’s a little bit different. Vlahovic is young and a bit more proven, but Hojlund has that sky-high potential.
“Whether he could be thrown straight into the Premier League and get the goals thatManchester Unitedneed remains to be seen.”
What’s next for Man United?
Sofyan Amrabat has also worked his way onto Manchester United’s radar, according to Sky Sports Germany ɾєρօɾτerFlorian Plettenberg, with initial talks taking place.
The journalist suggests the Red Devils are monitoring the Fiorentina defensive midfielder, while Bayern Munich are also among his suitors.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recentlytold GIVEMESPORTthatManchester Unitedcould test the Serie A side’s resolve during the final stages of the summer window.
Amrabat made49 appearancesfor Fiorentina last season, but missed out on Coppa Italia and Europa Conference League glory thanks to final defeats to Inter Milan and West Ham United respectively.
Meanwhile,Manchester Unitedcould seal the arrival of Andre Onana as soon asthis week, having entered the final stage of negotiations with Inter.
Ten Hag is in the market for a new goalkeeper after David De Geaconfirmed, via social media, that he will not be returning to Old Trafford.
The Spaniard became a free agent when his£375,000-per-week
