United reluctant to pay for Hojlund The Mirror reports that Manchester United are not prepared to pay the asking price for Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund.
Ad The player had been seen as an alternative to Harry Kane but is valued at £86 million. TransfersMan Utd turn to Hojlund as hopes for Kane start to fade — Paper Round10/06/2023 AT 23:03 The paper states: “The Red Devils are eyeing more firepower in the transfer market with Erik ten Hag seeking to bring in a major No.
9 and potentially a young forward. Hojlund would be seen as the latter, but his rapid rise at the Serie A outfit means they have placed a huge price tag on him. “The Dane, who scored nine times last season, has four years remaining on his deal in Bergamo, putting Atalanta in a commanding position.
They are seeking £86m if they are to sell the 20-year-old. “They had been hoping to pay around £45m for Hojlund. Ten Hag has several areas he wants to strengthen so is reluctant to spend huge amounts on one player, especially one who may not be viewed as an immediate star.