Published on 28.07.2023
The Denmark striker is top of the Red Devils’ wanted list this summer
Paris St-Germain have made a bid of 50m euros (£42.8m) for Atalanta forward and Manchester United target Rasmus Hojlund. United manager Erik ten Hag is desperate to conclude a deal for the striker, with United convinced they can sign the 20-year-old before their Premier League opener against Wolves at Old Trafford on 14 August.
However, PSG have now made their interest known. Their move is not thought to be connected to the uncertainty around Kylian Mbappe.
PSG officials are convinced Mbappe has no intention of leaving the club during the current transfer window and that the world record £259m bid from Saudi Arabia club Al Hilal will lead nowhere. It has been reported Mbappe does not wish to talk to Al Hilal representatives.
Speaking on Monday, United manager Erik ten Hag said the club had made progress in their search for a new striker.The 20-year-old Hojlund remains the most obvious target, though the Red Devils are reluctant to meet Atalanta’s £60m valuation of the Denmark international.
Hojlund caught the eye with his lethal left foot and impressive footballing brain. The striker became exceptional at moving into space, timing runs to perfection to set up a wide variety of finishes.
Last season he scored 20 goals in 47 appearances for Atalanta and Denmark, whom he made his debut for in September.
