Manchester United agree transfer fee for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United have agreed a £72million fee with Atalanta for striker Rasmus Hojlund. United secured an agreement on Saturday morning for £64m with £8m in add-ons.
Hojlund, 20, has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with the option of an additional year. Atalanta were still demanding £77m for Hojlund as early as this week and, although United negotiated the price down, they have caved in as they were reluctant to pay more than £60m.
United have now spent £162.9m in up-front fees for Hojlund, Andre Onana and Mason Mount this summer. With add-ons, they have invested £179.2m. READ MORE: United could strengthen four other squad areas after Hojlund deal Randal Kolo Muani was identified as an alternative target but Eintracht Frankfurt valued the France international at €100m.
Hojlund was identified as United’s principal striker target after the club were discouraged from bidding for Harry Kane. The Manchester Evening News revealed in May that Ten Hag had held video calls with Hojlund.
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