Manchester United’s search for a new striker seems to be over. The English club has agreed a fee of at least $83 million for Atalanta’s Danish forward Rasmus Hojlund – but the fee could rise to $93 million if certain conditions are met.The 20-year-old Danish international was a big hit in Serie A last season. Fans quickly nickname him the “new Haaland”, and he’ll get to compare himself to the Norwegian star in the Premier League. According to The Athletic, Hojlund will sign a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with another year an option.##NAJAVA_MECA_7399190##The big, strong attacker is an old-fashioned number nine, the sort of player Manchester United have been missing for a long time. Last season, Erik Ten Hag attempted to use loanee Wout Weghorst in that role, but they failed miserably. This season, it was clear they needed to make the right choice.United faced competition from Paris Saint-Germain in the race for the striker, with the French club offering Atalanta $55 million for their prized asset. However, Ten Hag was so pressed to get a proven goalscorer in that he urged the board to do everything they could and get Hojlund signed.Rasmus Hojlund – Welcome to Manchester United [@RasmusHojlund10] pic.twitter.com/p0wDxA7PWX— Comps MU 🎥 (@CompsMU) July 29, 2023 The former FC Copenhagen youngster has indicated to Atalanta that he wants to leave amid interest from United and PSG. Atalanta initially rejected United’s offer of money plus players for Hojlund earlier this month, insisting on a straight cash arrangement. La Dea will get a huge profit from the deal.Hojlund only joined Atalanta last summer, moving from Austrian side Sturm Graz in a $19 million transfer. He registered eight goals and two assists in 31 Serie A games.
