Erik Ten Hag appears to be ready to ensure Manchester United execute their summer transfer window plans as earlier as possible.
Top sources are suggesting that the 20 times Premier League Champions have advanced in negotiations for Frankfurt's Kolo Muani and Atalanta's Rasmus Hojlund.
In a bid to bloster the squad ahead of their return to the UEFA Champions League competition next season after a promising third place finish from the just concluded campaign, a striker signing has been prioritized.
Manchester United relied heavily on Marcus Rashford's goalscoring exploits last campaign while Anthony Martial was almost unavailable due to constant injuries. Latest reports suggests he could be on his way out of Old Trafford as the Red Devils are open to offers for the 27 year old.
Burnley's loanee, Wout Weghorst managed just two goals in 17 games and reports from within Old Trafford claims that the 30 year old will not be signed permanently at the end of his loan stint.
With that said, The Athletic, according to SportsBible has claimed that Manchester United's football director John Murtough has reached out to Seria A outfits Atalanta regarding the prospect of bringing Rasmus Hojlund to England on multiple occasions.
While United will have to rival several Europe elites for the 20 year old Dane, the Red Devils may have an advantage in the pursuit of his signature.
Rasmus Hojlund has allegedly signed up with transfer firm SEG Agency, the same agency that represents Manchester United's manager Erik Ten Hag. The 20 year old reportedly made the move ahead of an expected future career move.
SEG's co-founder Kess Boss is reported to be a regular figure at Old Trafford since Erik Ten Hag's appointment last summer and SportsBible claimed he was in the directors box during Manchester United's home victory over Fulham last Sunday.
Rasmus Hojlund isn't the only player in relation with Manchester United that has recently switched their agents to Erik Ten Hag's representative. Manchester United's youngster Zidane Iqbal also made this move during the last campaign.
Rasmus Hojlund netted 8 Seria A goals and assisted two more in 31 appearances this season, after he arrived from Austrian club, Stum Graz last summer.
The Denmark international also notched five goals in just two games for his country during Euro 2024 qualifying in March, including a hat-trick in a 3-1 win against Finland, which of course attracted strong interests from Europe elites.
The Athletic also stayed that the Red Devils have approached Frankfurt for 24 year old striker, Kolo Muani's signature. The Bundesliga side are said to be open to selling their previous summer signee but at the right price.
The are reportedly asking for a £68.7 million transfer fees which has forced Manchester United to consider Rasmus Hojlund's option as he is deemed to be less expensive and within their transfer budget.
Manchester United's loaness and Crystal Palace keeper, Jack Butland is close to completing a move to Scottish giants Rangers according to Fabrizio Romano.
The former Birmingham City academy graduate wants a new challenge for his career after spending three seasons on Crystal Palace and Manchester United's bench. His former manager, Lee Clark who gave him his debut with the Championship side back in 2012 has backed the 30 year old to join and become a hit for the Ibrox out fit.
“Jack is a quality goalkeeper and if he gets a move to Rangers it will be brilliant for both him and the club,” Clark told the Daily Record.
“We didn’t want to sell him at Birmingham but our financial situation meant we had to. I really did rate him that highly. He had the physique, the athleticism, great technique, a strong mentality, everything you want from a keeper at a very early age. He went to Stoke and had a few seasons as their No 1 but things just didn’t go the way he wanted."
“The last few years he’s had moves to Palace and on loan to Manchester United and not played many games. But if he gets a move to Rangers then the character I know within Jack will be ready to show that it’s finally his time."
“He’ll want to show people he’s ready to be a top drawer No 1 again. Nothing ever fazed him. Playing for the Olympic team, making his international debut at 19, playing in the Championship at such a young age. None of that was an issue.
“So I’d expect he would be excited and would embrace the challenge that comes with playing for one of the biggest clubs in Europe like Rangers. Especially the challenge of trying to stop Celtic. Rangers are massive. I already knew it but not until I became Kilmarnock manager did I really understand just how big they and Celtic are. Jack would love being part of that. It would be a brilliant move for him.”
Jack Butland joined Man United from Crystal Palace on a 6 months loan deal after Newcastle United's Dubravka was recalled back to Tyneside. He however, never got a chance to Impress
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