According to Spanish outlet Sport, Arsenal have already expressed their interest in acquiring Atalanta’s Rasmus Højlund. The 20-year-old has had a successful debut season, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists in 21 games, 7 of which have come in 2021. The Gunners have been reported to have scouted the Dane against Lazio and are now looking to sign him ahead of next season. However, they could face competition from Real Madrid, who are looking to target Højlund if they fail to acquire Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus. Atalanta have set an asking price of £44 million for the talented striker.
Arsenal have reportedly expressed their interest in Atalanta’s Rasmus Højlund as the 20-year-old looks set for a move away from the Italian side this summer.
Højlund has been in great form this season, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists in 21 games, with 7 of those coming this calendar year. It has been reported that the Gunners have scouted the Dane, who featured against Lazio during the last campaign, and are now looking to sign him ahead of the 2021/22 season.
However, they may face competition from Real Madrid asSport has reported that Los Blancos are also interested in Højlund, but only if they fail to acquire Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus.
Atalanta have put a hefty £44 million asking price on their young striker, which could prove to be a deciding factor in which side signs him at the end of the season.
Arsenal have a long tradition of signing young, talented players, and with the prospect of Højlund becoming a star for years to come, this could be a signing which could prove to be a big step in the right direction for the club.
