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Manchester United are willing to pay a maximum fee of £51.5million to sign Rasmus Hojlund this summer, according to reports. The Atalanta star is being pursued at a time when Harry Kane has been deemed too expensive. The Serie A giants have turned down two bids so far, however, and won’t let their rising star go without a fight.
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Man Utd retain transfer interest in Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund (Image: GETTY)
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Yet he, too, won’t be easy to sign with the Serie A giants eager to get as much money as possible for their prized asset.
United have seen Wout Weghorst return to Burnley, with the Netherlands international failing to score a single Premier League goal during his time at Old Trafford.
There are doubts over the future of Anthony Martial, who has long blown hot and cold during his time at the club.
While Marcus Rashford can play down the middle, the England international prefers to play on the left of Erik ten Hag’s attack.
And United are yet to make a decision on Mason Greenwood, too.
Man Utd are refusing to give up on Rasmus Hojlund transfer deal (Image: GETTY)
Man Utd are eyeing Rasmus Hojlund with Harry Kane difficult to sign (Image: GETTY)
The England international hasn’t played for the club since a 1-0 victory over West Ham in January 2022.
Charges were dropped against Greenwood in February this year, meaning he’s now free to play football again.
The 21-year-old has been spotted training with a coach at a public sports centre in recent times.
United may choose to loan Greenwood out, with Italy, Spain and Turkey all potential destinations for the forward.
Meanwhile, Louis Saha recently opened up on Hojlund.
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And the Frenchman praised the youngster, though did insist his old side need a player like Kane as well.
“I think he has terrific potential and he’s certainly capable of leading a line, but I don’t believe he can provide the guarantee that somebody like Harry Kane could,” said Saha.
“Manchester United however may need two signings in that area because we don’t know whether Anthony Martial’s going to stay or not, or whether he'll be able to play as much as Erik ten Hag requires.
“We’re going to need two strikers if we’re going to win the Premier League and I believe Rasmus has the right profile to be one of those strikers.
“But only if he’s alongside a big-name number nine such as Harry Kane.”