Manchester Unitedare ‘going to have to decide’ whether to progress with a move forAtalantatalent Rasmus Hojlund orJuventusstar Dusan Vlahovic as the budget handed to Erik ten Hag means he cannot lure both strikers to Old Trafford, journalistBen Jacobshas told GIVEMESPORT.
Having already splashed£55millionon Mason Mount earlier this week, the Red Devils are looking to strengthen their squad further ahead of the new campaign.
According toFootballTransfers, Hojlund has already agreed personal terms withManchester Unitedand is willing to hand in a transfer request if Atalanta refuse to sanction his exit.
The ɾєρօɾτ suggests the 20-year-old has set his sights on a move to the Premier League and, as a result, he has joined Amsterdam-based agency SEG, whose clients include Red Devils chief ten Hag.
It has emerged thatManchester Unitedarelining upa £50million bid for Hojlund, although a delay in an Old Trafford takeover may result in the proposal not being lodged imminently.
The Denmark international is not the only frontman being targeted by the Red Devils as respected journalist Jacobs recentlytold GIVEMESPORTthat Vlahovic is on their shortlist.
Manchester United, along with Chelsea and Arsenal, haveheld discussionswith the 23-year-old’s representatives ahead of a potential move away from Juventus, who are seeking £77million.
What has Ben Jacobs said about Hojlund and Vlahovic?
Jacobs understands thatManchester Unitedare unable to sign Hojlund and Vlahovic due to the transfer kitty ten Hag was handed by the hierarchy at the start of the summer window.
As a result, the ɾєρօɾτer is aware that the Dutchman will have to choose between the two attackers, who are at different stages of their respective careers.
Jacobs told GIVEMESPORT:”Manchester United, from a budgetary point of view, can’t necessarily sign a player like Vlahovic and one like Hojlund with the budget that they’re looking at over the course of this summer.
“They’re going to have to decide, ultimately, whether they want to go down the line of a young talent for now, to an extent, but very much the future or whether they’re going to move in a direction where they go for someone established.”
What’s next for Man United?
Facundo Pellistri could seal a loan move away fromManchester Unitedas, according to Dutch media outletVoetbal International, FC Twente have set their sights on acquiring his services for the upcoming campaign.
The ɾєρօɾτ suggests the Eredivisie outfit have enquired over the Uruguay international’s availability, but he has also gained interest from a number of other clubs.
Pellistri was restricted to just60 minutesof Premier League action last season as he failed to break into the forefront of ten Hag’s ρłɑɴs.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund are continuing tokeep tabson Jadon Sancho despite the winger’s desire to remain atManchester United.
The England international left Signal Iduna Park for Old Trafford two years ago, when a£73million Ԁєɑłwas struck.
12 timesin a Red Devils shirt.
