Manchester United-bound Rasmus Hojlund is ‘next Erling Haaland’ who has rapid speed and incredibly strong
Rasmus Hojlund is on his way to Manchester United and the Premier League side may have found their own Erling Haaland.
talkSPORT understands that the Red Devils have reached an agreement with Atalanta to sign Hojlund in a deal rising to £72million.
The 20-year-old has been in talks with United for weeks and is now finally set to arrive at Old Trafford for an initial fee of £64million.
Erik ten Hag made Hojlund his top target after pulling out of the race to sign Harry Kane as he searched for a new frontman this summer.
Of course, he doesn’t have the stats to compete with England’s captain and top-scoring player just yet, but he is very highly rated and his stock is constantly rising.
Hojlund registered 10 goals and two assists in his debut season for Atalanta in the Serie A last season following his move from Austrian side Sturm Graz, whom he joined from Copenhagen in 2022.
The big step up in quality doesn’t seem to have affected the striker whose performances earned him his first senior national team call-up for Denmark.
He has scored six goals in six appearances for his country, including a hat-trick against Finland during Euro 2024 qualifying.
Standing at 6’2, Hojlund is a powerful player who is dangerous in the air, however, his stature can be deceiving.
The Dane is also light on his feet and incredibly quick with his intelligence and high energy on the pitch clear to see.
And just by reading the list of his key traits, you can see why he is compared to Manchester City star Haaland.
Not only do both players have striking blonde hair and almost the same surname, but their playing style is extremely similar and Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini can see why they are compared.
After Hojlund made a stunning run from the
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