Rasmus Hojlund’s transfer to Manchester United from Serie A club Atalanta has been agreed upon; United believe the 20-year-old can participate in preseason following medical clearance and confirmation of personal term
Rasmus Hojlund, a player for Atalanta, has signed a contract with Manchester United. Rasmus Hojlund will be acquired by Manchester United for £72 million from Atalanta.
Hojlund’s medical is expected to be finished this week, and United hopes to formalize a five-year contract with an additional year’s option in time for him to participate in one of the team’s last preseason games.
This weekend, United will play two matches against Lens and Athletic Bilbao
The deal for Hojlund is worth an initial £64m, plus £8m in performance-related add-ons. Atalanta went into negotiations wanting £77m guaranteed.
As previously reported by Sky Sports News, the forward’s destination of choice has been Old Trafford, so there was no concern over PSG’s interest in the Denmark international.
Personal terms were no issue, with Hojlund agreeing a five-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months.
The Premier League side were handed a boost on Saturday when Atalanta signed Almeria forward El Bilal Toure, while Hojlund was left out of the squad that played Bournemouth in a pre-season friendly.
United’s incoming business is now largely done, and any more arrivals are likely to depend on departures.
There is interest in the likes of Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, Fred and Donny van de Beek.
If there are exits, United are understood to be ready to go into the market to replace them.
Strong interest remains in Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
