Manchester Unitedwill submit an opening offer of around £52million before bonuses to sign Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund.
The Danish sensation is on United’s radar after the club pulled out of the race to signHarry Kane, deciding thatTottenham’s £100m valuation was excessive.
WhileErik ten Haghad been keen to sign a proven centre forward, Napoli’s£130m valuation of Victor Osimhen has put United off a move for the Nigerian.
It’s led the Dutchman to expand his search and Hojlund, 20, is considered one of the brightest youngsters in Europe.
The self-confessed Manchester United fan sent the rumour mill into overdrive earlier this week when he admitted he could be on the move this summer.
Ten Hag has made it clear that, despite uncertainty over the club’s ownership, that he wants his business done early this summer.
According to ɾєρօɾτs in Italy, United will submit a £52m opening bid for Hojlund after initiating talks thɾօυɢҺ intermediaries in recent weeks.
While Atalanta are hopeful of extracting around £63m, the two clubs are not far apart in their valuations.
Hojlund has been compared to Erling Haaland for his style of play and Scandinavian background.
