Manchester United have a reached a deal in precept to signal Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, the PA information company understands.
Having wrapped up the signings of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, a deal has been struck for the highly-rated 20-year-old.
United are understood to have agreed to pay £64million for Hojlund, with an extra £8million in add-ons.
The Denmark worldwide has agreed phrases on a five-year cope with the choice of an extra season.
Hojlund is seen by the Outdated Trafford giants as a tough diamond who might be polished by Erik ten Hag, who made no secret of the necessity for attacking assist after Wednesday’s 2-0 pleasant loss to Actual Madrid.
The Dutchman’s aspect failed to attain from any of their 14 makes an attempt below the NRG Stadium roof, an all too acquainted story given their issues taking alternatives final season.
Requested if the attacking show in Houston emphasised why they want to signal a brand new striker, Ten Hag stated: “Completely.
“There have been two issues – the urgent might be higher from the beginning and scoring objectives.
“I believe we’d like extra gamers who’re succesful to be within the one-on-ones and we had the conditions of one-on-ones.
“It was (Marcus) Rashford, it was, I believed, Scott McTominay in one-on-one conditions. (Alejandro) Garnacho, a one-on-one scenario. From the conditions, you need to rating.”
