Rasmus Hojlund, a 20-year-old striker for Atalanta, is a target for Manchester United and Real Madrid when the season ends.
Rasmus Hojlund made an immediate impression in Italian football after moving from Sturm Graz to Serie A team Atalanta at the beginning of the current campaign. Manchester United has reportedly taken the lead in the transfer sweepstakes, according to a report from Daily Mirror. And it's still unclear if they can sign him before Real Madrid.
Man United, Real Madrid and Barcelona submit a letter of interest to Atalanta
Rasmus Hojlund, a 20-year-old prospect who competes for Atalanta BC in Italy, is reportedly attracting interest from Real Madrid, according to sources from the Danish publication BT.
The player is the subject of intense discussion at the club offices, and a "letter of interest" from the club officials confirms their intentions. Interestingly, Manchester United has also sent in a letter requesting the star and is interested in him.
The 20-year-old prodigy, who primarily plays as a center-forward, only recently made the transition to Europe's top leagues. He signed with Serie A team Atalanta in August 2022 after periods in Denmark and Austria, and the team has had success so far.
Hojlund has made 26 starts in the Italian top division, scoring seven goals and dishing out two assists. He makes one significant chance thus far and little under one important pass each game.
Given the amount of teams interested in Hojlund and the fact that his contract with Atalanta expires in the summer of 2027, a big transfer fee is probably on the horizon.
In fact, as a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, La Liga rivals Barcelona are thought to be keenly monitoring his position as well.
Similar to their Catalan rivals, Real Madrid are in desperate need of a replacement for star Karim Benzema. Although the Frenchman has been in excellent form lately, the first half of the season demonstrates why the Merengues must prioritize the center-forward position.
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are just two of the numerous well-known athletes whom Los Blancos have their eye on. And now Hojlund has also become a potential target; the Merengues are rumored to have a real interest in the 20-year-old striker.
However, given how Luka Jovic's case ended up, it is still unclear if they will bet on Hojlund, who has very little experience in the top division.
Man United take the lead in the race for Rasmus Hojlund's signature
After the season, the Red Devils will need to sign a talented striker. During the January transfer window, they acquired Wout Weghorst, although the seasoned Dutchman has been quite lackluster.Erik ten Hag must find a new goal scorer in the summer because Marcus Rashford is the only consistent scorer at the team.
The Red Devils would make a wise, long-term investment in the 20-year-old Danish striker. It will be interesting to see if they are willing to make a strong offer to sign the player.
The player was acquired by Atalanta during the summer transfer window, and the club won't be willing to let him leave after just one season. In order to persuade the Serie A club, Manchester United may have to pay significantly more than necessary.
The Red Devils have a large project and are anticipated to play in the Champions League again the next year. It can be challenging to decline an offer to play for a prominent Premier League club. Hojlund will be wishing to advance in his professional life. And working with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United might help him advance more quickly. Real Madrid is attempting to get the gifted youngster in the meanwhile. Barcelona has also been mentioned in relation to the player.
Due to Karim Benzema's advancing years, the Spanish giants will need to begin making plans for life without him. Hojlund might be a good long-term substitute for Benzema given that the French international won't be at his best for a while.
Real Madrid has the influence and money to sign the player, but it remains to be seen if they can persuade the Danish striker to choose Spain over a trade to Manchester United. In the race to recruit the 20-year-old striker, the Red Devils currently lead Real Madrid.
Erik Ten Hag's Victor Oshimen ambitions revealed
Journalist for The Athletic Football Jon Mackenzie has revealed that the goalkeeper Victor Osimhen of Napoli is the target of Manchester United's pursuit because of manager Erik ten Haag. Victor Osimhen has drawn interest from Manchester United as a result of his outstanding performances for Napoli over the past 12 months.
The Super Eagles star is poised to become the first African to get the Paolo Rossi Award for the 2022–2023 season after earning the Serie A Best Young Player of the Year award last year.
The Napoli striker has 21 goals thus far, seven more than Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan, who is his closest rival with 14 goals. Osimhen has scored 26 goals for the Naples-based team in all competitions.
On The Athletic Football Podcast, Mackenzie discussed the motivation behind Erik ten Hag's desire to sign Osimhem for Manchester United.
"This is going to be the big question, which team has that 100m pounds available because the rumours have always circulated around him going to Manchester United," Mackenzie said.
"There are a lot of reasons for that because we know that Erik ten Hag likes a striker in that kind of mould.
"He has used traditional 9s apart from when he has played a little bit of underdog football in the UEFA Champions League and Victor Osimhen is obviously the perfect prototype for him
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