Man United set sights on Arsenal linked forward ahead of summer transfer window
Manchester United are reportedly looking to sign Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, who has also been linked with Arsenal. The Red Devils are in the market for a new forward following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure last November. Erik ten Hag’s side signed Wout Weghorst from Burnley on loan last month, but the deal expires at the end of the season and United are not keen on a permanent move. According to Danish magazine Tipsbladet, Hojlund, 20, is on the Red Devils’ radar. He has been impressive in Serie A this season, scoring six goals in 19 games, and has 13 goals and five assists in 29 games across competitions. His stock is rising due to his breakout season with Atalanta, and Antonio Cassano has compared him to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland. Hojlund’s manager, Gian Piero Gasperin, has high expectations of the player, saying he is convinced the youngster will have a great career. Real Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and Napoli are also keeping tabs on Hojlund, and Arsenal are tipped to pursue him this summer. Manchester United are in the Premier League title race, according to Gunners legend Nigel Winterburn, and have lost just once since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. They advanced to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League courtesy of a 4-3 aggregate win, and will feature in the Carabao Cup final and FA Cup fifth round in the coming days.
Manchester United are reportedly looking to sign Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund as they look to fill the gap left by the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo last November. The 20-year-old has established himself in Serie A this season, having scored 6 goals and supplying 5 assists in 19 games and 13 goals and 5 assists in 29 games in all competitions. His performances have drawn comparisons from Antonio Cassano to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, and his manager, Gian Piero Gasperin, has high expectations for the Danish youngster, expressing his confidence in Hojlund having a great career.
Real Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and Napoli have all been monitoring Hojlund, whilst Arsenal have been tipped to pursue him as well. Nonetheless, The Red Devils are said to be the frontrunners in the race for his signature. Manchester United are currently in the thick of the Premier League title race according to Gunners legend Nigel Winterburn, having only lost once since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, whilst they progressed to the last 16 of the UEFA Europa League and will feature in the Carabao Cup final and FA Cup fifth round in the coming days. With Hojlund potentially joining the ranks, we could see the Red Devils set for greater heights in the near future.