TRIBUNJOGJA.COM Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly ready to hijack Manchester United’s move to sign Atalanta BC striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Given the transfer fees for Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, United turned to Hojlund as one of their top targets after impressing with his first season as an Atalanta player.
After arriving from FC Copenhagen last summer, Hojlund scored 10 goals and provided four assists in 34 games for the Italian side.
Hojlund has also shown his goalscoring abilities at international level, scoring six goals in as many appearances for Denmark.
A recent report suggests that the Red Devils are set to step up their pursuit by making their first official offer.
Rasmus Hojlund vs Roger Ibanez in the Italian Serie A League between Roma vs Atalanta BC at the Stadio Olimpico on September 18, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Paolo Bruno / GETTY IMAGES EUROPE / Getty Images via AFP)
However, according The team, PSG are also interested in the 20-year-old player and are ready to hijack Man United’s offer.
The French champions have strengthened their attacking options with the permanent additions of Marco Asensio, Xavi Simons, Lee Kang-in and Hugo Ekitike following the departure of Lionel Messi.
However, PSG are still looking for additional reinforcements in the final third, and Hojlund has been identified as a potential target.
After monitoring the development of the player, PSG sporting director Luis Campos is ready to sanction a move striker the Danes.
There is a belief that PSG are willing to pay €60m (£51.9m) to keep Hojlund away from Atalanta, but the Italian club are likely to demand a higher fee.
Despite suggestions they could settle for €70m (£60.1m), Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has stated the club must stay on for the highest possible fee.
Gasperini said he expected the club to find out for €80m (£69.3m), €90m (£77.9m) or €100m (£86.6m) if they part ways with Hojlund this summer.
With the youngster under contract until the summer of 2027, Atalanta are in a strong negotiating position to discuss a transfer fee.
2023-07-23 05:21:15
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