Manchester United hold ‘detailed’ talks over Rasmus Hojland

Manchester United have held ‘detailed’ discussions over the signing of Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojland.

Erik ten Hag has made the signing of a centre-forward the club’s leading focus for the summer transfer window and internal discussions have centred around potential targets.

Harry Kane is understood to be the priority for Manchester United, but talks have also taken place regarding Atalanta’s Hojland and Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani.

United remain uncertain about the viability of signing Kane, with Spurs set to demand a fee in excess of £100m for the 29-year-old and reluctant to sell the England captain to a direct rival.

According to The Athletic, Ten Hag ‘ideally’ wants to improve his forward line with the signing of a young forward in addition to an experienced option and Hojland fits the former profile.

The 20-year-old has had a breakthrough season at Atalanta to score nine goals in all competitions and hit the headlines with five goals in two starts for Denmark during March’s international break.

United have held talks with Atalanta and Frankfurt over Hojland and Kolo Muani respectively and both sides are open to a sale should suitable offers arrived.

Hojland appears the more affordable option of the two, given Frankfurt value Kolo Muani at around €80m (£68.7m) following a season that has seen the forward score 23 goals in all competitions and break into the France squad.

Manchester United has always been a club that stirs up emotions and grabs headlines. Today, we’re exploring United’s potential summer transfer prospects, the Danish prodigy Rasmus Hojland and England’s golden boy, Harry Kane with the views of United YouTube pundit Mark Goldbridge.

Manchester United’s Striker Dilemma

“As we sit here, the reality of our striker situation is crystal clear,” notes Goldbridge. United’s conundrum in the forward department seems to be a never-ending saga. With Cavani’s exit, Ronaldo’s irreplaceable absence, and Martial’s dwindling form, the gaping hole in United’s frontline is practically yawning at us. As he rightly points out, “That’s three strikers we’re missing.”

A powerhouse like Manchester City would quickly snap up two new strikers, and that’s precisely the strategy United needs to adopt. That’s where the names Rasmus Hojland and Harry Kane come into the picture.

Rasmus Hojland Speculation

Rasmus Hojland is the kind of name that brings a glint to the eyes of scouts across Europe. This Danish dynamo “represents the sort of signing we should be making,” according to Goldbridge. At just 20, he’s turning heads in Serie A with Atalanta and drawing comparisons with fellow countryman Erling Haaland.

Despite the fervent interest in Hojland from United’s end, Goldbridge wears a hint of scepticism. He admits, “I just do not believe for one second that we will get this deal done.” As a lifelong United fan, it’s a bitter pill to swallow, knowing that a player of Hojland’s potential could end up anywhere but Old Trafford.

Harry Kane – United’s Potential Summer Marquee?

On the other side of the coin, we find the proven goal-machine, Harry Kane. His prowess is indisputable, his goal-scoring record with Spurs, enviable. Yet, Goldbridge warns that “we do need this sort of player, but it will probably be all summer, lubing ourselves up for Spurs to screw us over.”

The Glazers’ Influence and Future Transfers

Much of United’s transfer woes, Goldbridge argues, stem from the current owners, the Glazers. The club has “been held back by those in power.” The lack of ambition to be the best team, as per Goldbridge, hasn’t been at the club “for 18 years.”

In the theatre of dreams, the stage is set. The lights are dimmed, the audience waits with bated breath.

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