Rasmus Hojlund Set To Miss Atalanta Friendly As Manchester United Deal Nears Completion

Rasmus Hojlund is reportedly set to miss Atalanta’s pre-season friendly versus Bournemouth today as his move to Manchester United nears completion.

Manchester United look set to complete a move for Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund, as the forward will miss the Serie A side’s friendly against Bournemouth today with his move now near completion.

United have been linked with the forward for several months, and despite a gap in valuation for the player between the clubs throughout that time, they look to have finally struck a deal.

This comes from football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, who claims that a deal is closer than ever, and that talks continue to advance.

“Manchester United and Atalanta, closer to reaching an agreement for Rasmus Højlund — talks advancing.” Romano tweeted.

“Understand Højlund will NOT play today in friendly game vs Bournemouth as the clubs decided to avoid any risk with deal at advanced stages.”

Manchester United and Atalanta, closer to reaching an agreement for Rasmus Højlund — talks advancing 🚨🔴

Understand Højlund will NOT play today in friendly game vs Bournemouth as the clubs decided to avoid any risk with deal at advanced stages. pic.twitter.com/FilQ8cFtVY

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 29, 2023

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Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked with the Danish forward, however according to reports, his sights have always been set on a move to Old Trafford.

His arrival comes at a perfect time for the Red Devils, who have been crying out for a new striker.

This was highlighted after United’s recent pre-season friendly defeat to Real Madrid, where Erik ten Hag told the press that his side ‘absolutely’ needed a new striker.

After failing to find the net despite having plenty of chances, Ten Hag was asked whether this emphasised their need for a new striker, to which he responded: “Absolutely.

“There were two things – the pressing can be better from the start, and scoring goals.

“I think we need more players who are capable to be in the one-on-ones and we had the situations of one-on-ones.

“It was (Marcus) Rashford, it was, I thought, Scott McTominay in one-on-one situations. Garnacho, a one-on-one situation. From the situations, you have to score.”

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