Manchester United 'agree five-year deal with Rasmus Hojlund'
After completing the signing of midfielder Mason Mount and goalkeeper Andre Onana earlier this summer, the Red Devils are now pushing to recruit a new centre-forward before the new season begins.
Erik ten Hag recently revealed that Man United have 'made progress' in talks to sign a new striker this summer, and the Dutchman hopes that a deal can be completed as soon as possible.
A host of names have been linked with a move to Old Trafford including Denmark international Hojlund, who appears to have emerged as United's primary striker target.
The Red Devils have failed to make progress in their effort to sign the likes of Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane, Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani or Napoli's Victor Osimhen, while a potential swoop for Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe is considered out of their reach financially.
Instead, a summer move for 20-year-old Hojlund is high on United's agenda and they are understood to have held talks with Atalanta to discuss his availability.
Discissions over a transfer fee appear to have hit a stumbling block as the Red Devils are reluctant to pay over £60m for Hojlund, who is currently valued by Atalanta in the region of £85m.
Nevertheless, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has been reached between Man United and Hojlund's entourage over personal terms.
Romano claims that the Dane has given the go-ahead to pen a five-year contract until the summer of 2028 which includes an option to extend by an additional 12 months.
Man United are said to be preparing to table a formal offer this week, but they will not entertain negotiations within the €90m to
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