Manchester United 'showing concrete interest in Rasmus Hojlund'

Manchester United reportedly have a 'concrete interest' in Atalanta BC forward Rasmus Hojlund.

The Red Devils are expected to be in the market for at least one new striker this summer, with Erik ten Hag's side short of options in that area of the field.

Man United continue to be linked with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Napoli's Victor Osimhen, but they could ultimately be priced out of deals for the duo.

Brighton & Hove Albion's Evan Ferguson is currently being linked with a switch to Old Trafford, but according to Ekstra Bladet, Hojlund has also emerged as a genuine attacking target this summer.

The report claims that the forward is set to be 'in demand' in the upcoming market, and Man United have a 'concrete interest', with the club keen to speak to Atalanta about a move.

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Arsenal are also being strongly linked with the 20-year-old, and a recent report claimed that the Gunners are prepared to pay €50m (£44.2m) to bring him to the Premier League this summer.

Hojlund scored three times in Denmark's opening Euro 2024 qualification match against Finland on Thursday night.

The forward has also been in strong form at club level during the 2022-23 campaign, scoring eight goals and registering two assists in 25 appearances, following his switch from Sturm Graz last summer.

Hojlund netted 12 times and registered four assists in 21 matches for Sturm Graz, having joined the club from Copenhagen, where he started his professional career.

Atalanta are in a strong position when it comes to the Dane's future, as he has another four years left to run on his contract with the Italian outfit.

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Man United could be in the market for two new forwards this summer, as Wout Weghorst, as it stands, will return to his parent club Burnley at the end of the season.

Anthony Martial, meanwhile, is again being linked with an exit, with the France international struggling to remain fit during the 2022-23 campaign.

The 27-year-old started the season as Ten Hag's number one forward, but various fitness problems have restricted him to just 14 appearances in all competitions, scoring six times and contributing two assists.

A hip problem has been the reason for Martial's recent absence, although there is a chance that he could be back in the squad against Newcastle United next weekend.

Christian Eriksen, meanwhile, is also closing in on a return to action, with the Denmark international in the final stages of his recovery from an ankle issue.