Manchester United have offered players to Atalanta as they look to sign Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports. However, the Serie A giants have made it clear they’ll only let the 20-year-old go for a cash payment. The youngster is wanted by Erik ten Hag to lead his attack next season, having scored nine goals across all competitions last term.
Man Utd have strong transfer interest in Atalanta hitman Rasmus Hojlund (Image: GETTY)
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Fred confirmed he could leave United after last month’s FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City, saying: “I still don't know, I have to talk with my family.
“I still have one year left on my contract here. Now it's holiday time and a good opportunity to rest.
“I’ll talk to my staff, to the club and see what everyone's decision is.
"I do have to talk with Ten Hag as well. He's the manager and the conversation has to involve everyone. We have to see how next season will plan out.
“I want to be important, I want to help the team, so we'll see. But I've always been and still am very happy at Manchester United.
Man Utd have been told Atalanta aren't open to a Rasmus Hojlund swap deal (Image: GETTY)
And they’re only willing to let Hojlund go if they receive a huge fee in full.
They want a massive £85.5million to let the Denmark international go, 12 months after they recruited him from Sturm Graz.
Only Antony and Paul Pogba have joined United for bigger fees.
Should they fail to land Hojlund, who wants to join the club, then the Red Devils will likely move on to alternatives.
And Kolo Muani could then come under consideration, with the club keeping tabs on the Frankfurt star as they look to strengthen their attack.
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Man Utd have put Fred up for sale amid Rasmus Hojlund transfer interest (Image: GETTY)
Meanwhile, a seasoned scout recently warned United over a deal for Hojlund.
“We looked at Hojlund some time ago when he was coming through the Danish international age groups and while he was at Copenhagen and Sturm Graz,” they told The Mirror. “He was worth a punt but the money being asked now would represent a much greater risk.
“He’s still unproven and the Premier League is a very unforgiving place especially if you’re in a Manchester United shirt.
“He’s left footed, strong and powerful so inevitably there will be some comparisons with Haaland but he’s not in his league. Haaland is a generational talent.
“Hojlund’s stats don’t come anywhere near Haaland and his finishing can be erratic.”