Atalanta BC boss sends message to Manchester United over Rasmus Hojlund price
The 20-year-old's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with Man United believed to have identified him as their number one attacking target during the current window.
The Red Devils are believed to be lining up an opening offer for the Denmark international amid suggestions that Atalanta are looking for around €70m (£60.1m) for his services.
Gasperini has admitted that a summer move for the forward is possible, but the Atalanta boss wants his club to hold out for the highest fee possible in the «unpredictable» market.
«I don't know if he's leaving, the market is unpredictable. I hope for the club they get €80m (£69.3m), €90m (£77.9m), €100m (£86.6m). The market value changes,» Gasperini told reporters.
Gasperini is hopeful that Hojlund will continue his development at Atalanta, claiming that he «has the characteristics to become one of the strongest strikers in the world».
«I think so, then after that it's difficult here too. He undoubtedly has great talent, but also great room for improvement,» he added when asked about the youngster remaining at the club.
«These things are visible in both senses, he must work to improve because he has the characteristics to become one of the strongest strikers in the world. But among the young emerging players in his role, if not the best, he is among the best in Europe.'»
Man United allegedly viewed Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Napoli's Victor Osimhen as their leading centre-forward targets earlier this year, but a deal for either this summer is incredibly unlikely.
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