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.
Newcastle United wants Sporting CP's Goncalo Inacio
At the end of the current campaign, Newcastle United is reportedly interested in signing Goncalo Inacio.
The 21-year-old is one of the most gifted young defenders in Europe, and the Magpies may find him to be a wise long-term investment.
This season, Newcastle has one of the top defenses in the Premier League, and they're seeking to strengthen it. When the season is over, it will be intriguing to see if they can reach an agreement with Sporting CP.
A Football Insider report claims that the Portuguese defender will probably cost around £45 million. Newcastle is one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, so they undoubtedly have the funds to support him.
The 21-year-old's Premier League opponents, Manchester United, are also interested in signing him, so they will have competition.
At the end of the season, the Red Devils are likely to lose players like Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire. They will need to be effectively replaced, and Erik ten Hag will need to upgrade his defense.
A great addition, Inacio would make an excellent understudy for guys like Raphael Varane. The 21-year-old possesses all the skills necessary to grow into a future star, and working with a manager like Erik ten Hag may enable him to realize his potential.
Throughout his managerial career, Eddie Howe has done well to develop gifted young players, and Newcastle would be a good fit for him as well.
Both teams are in a good position to qualify for the Champions League the following season, therefore it is still unclear where the 21-year-old will finish up.
Meanwhile, Marcus Thuram is a free agent this summer, and Manchester United is interested in signing him, but they run the risk of losing out to Inter, who are looking for a Romelu Lukaku successor.
Two years after his £97.5 million sale to the Italian club, where he has endured an injury-plagued loan season, Lukaku is certain to return to Chelsea this summer. The pursuit of Thuram by United may potentially be in jeopardy as a result of the Serie A team's decision.
The 25-year-old was a member of the France World Cup team and played a significant role in the championship game. This year, he is expected to be in great demand. The wide forward was frequently mentioned in connection with a transfer to United during the January transfer window.
According to the Italian publication La Republicca, Thuram's desire to play in the Premier League and Erik ten Hag's willingness to add the Frenchman to his attacking lineup may be enough to secure a contract either in the summer as a free agent.
According to a French source from Telefoot, the forward has his heart set on leaving Borussia Park after four seasons in Germany and has also been linked to United. Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Inter, and Chelsea are also eyeing the 2022 World Cup finalist.
The Frenchman has scored 44 goals in four seasons at Gladbach, but this season has been his greatest offensive season ever. In just 29 games this season, he has scored 16 goals, and it is obvious that he is getting better in the final third.
He previously played for Guingamp for two Ligue 1 seasons after making his professional debut at the age of 18 for Sochaux in France's second level. He has become a true attacking star and a regular in the France team in Germany, though.
Thuram's father, Lilian, is one of football's most well-known defenders, having played for Monaco, Parma, Juventus, Ajax and, during the final two seasons of his career, with Barcelona. He has earned 142 caps for France.
He had become a target for United as they look to add to their depth in the attacking positions. The club's only two senior striker alternatives are Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford, who prefer playing on the left, with Thuram prospering in a central attacking role at club level. At least one center striker will likely be acquired by the team this summer.
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