According to a trustworthy source, Atalanta’s decision to pay a club record sum to replace Rasmus Hojlund has given Manchester United’s pursuit of him a significant boost
Hojlund, 20, has become Manchester United’s top center-forward transfer target this summer. Harry Kane is admired by Erik ten Hag, and he has spoken with Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani. Even Mohammed Kudus of Ajax was recommended as a more creative and economical answer.
Fabrizio Romano claims that Linus Hojlund, a player from Denmark, is the focus of Man United. The insider claims that this week will be the Red Devils’ first official offer.
The transfer specialist believes that now that Atalanta has decided to sign Hojlund’s replacement, the upcoming bid has a stronger chance of being successful.
Romano claimed on Twitter that Atalanta and El Bilal Toure of Almeria have “reached an agreement in principle”.
Everton was also considering signing the 21-year-old international from the Ivory Coast, but Atalanta acted fast and firmly.
The Serie A club’s offer of €28 million plus €3 million in add-ons has been accepted by Almeria. A 15% sell-on clause has also been added by the Spanish side
Toure accepted a “long-term contract,” and his medical appointment was scheduled. Atalanta will break their previous transfer record with this deal, exceeding the €22 million Sassulo received when he signed Jeremie Boga in 2022.
Most crucially for Manchester United supporters, Romano said that Toure is “likely to be Hojlund’s replacement.”
That will be welcome news for Ten Hag, who is now searching for a new starting striker after signing Andre Onana and Mason Mount.
The highest transfer fee Manchester United will accept is £60 million, according to the Telegraph. Although many reports claim that Atlanta values the Dane more than that, the Toure move shows that Atlanta is ready for life beyond Hojlund.
Man Utd and Hojlund have already agreed on personal terms. As a result, all that remains is to reach an agreement on the transfer cost and pass a physical.
