Rasmus Hojlund: Manchester United confident of signing Atalanta striker despite £43m bid from Paris St-Germain

Man Utd reluctant to go beyond €60m for 20-year-old who wants Old Trafford move; Atalanta seeking €70m plus €10m in add-ons but clubs moving towards an agreement; PSG's €50m offer unlikely to impact Man Utd given FFP constraints; Randal Kolo Muani is an alternative

By Melissa Reddy and Dharmesh Sheth

Thursday 27 July 2023 16:52, UK

Manchester United are optimistic of striking a deal with Atalanta for Rasmus Hojlund to give him enough time to train with the team and be ready for the opening game of the season against Wolves on August 14.

Personal terms are no issue for the 20-year-old, who wants the switch to Old Trafford, although a gap in valuation still exists, with Atalanta seeking £59.8m (€70m) plus £8.5m (€10m) in add-ons.

Paris Saint-Germain have made a £43m (€50m) bid but United will not be swayed in their approach by interest in the player from other clubs. The club have shown in the deals for Mason Mount and Andre Onana they will not break their maximum budget for a player this summer.

Due to Financial Fair Play constraints and a determination to stick to their price points, United have so far been reluctant to go beyond a £51m (€60m) package.

They do, though, have a good relationship with the Serie A side after negotiations for Amad Diallo, and have been in constant contact with their counterparts over a compromise on the fee for Hojlund.

Both clubs are moving in the direction of reaching an agreement.

United are conscious that Hojlund is more potential than the finished article, but believe Erik ten Hag's coaching could help mould him into an elite player.

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