Christian Eriksen tells Man Utd followers what to anticipate from Rasmus Hojlund
After sealing offers for midfielder Mason Mount and adventurous goalkeeper Andre Onana, Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils elevated their concentrate on signing a brand new striker.
United have been usually linked to Tottenham sharpshooter Harry Kane however ended up transferring for up-and-coming Atalanta frontman Hojlund.
The golf equipment have agreed a deal in precept price £64million plus an extra £8m in potential add-ons for the highly-rated 20-year-old striker, who has impressed Denmark team-mate Eriksen.
“What’s he like? He’s a strong number nine,” the United midfielder instructed the PA news company.
“He’s developed a lot in the last year from when I first saw him with the national team (to) a year’s time, so, yeah, he’s a very good player.”
Put to Eriksen that Hojlund had gone beneath the radar for a lot of till the latest switch speak, he mentioned: “I suppose we don’t get enough media attention in Denmark that’s why, so people outside Denmark don’t know enough.
“He’s a nice guy, he’s a good player. Like I said, he’s developed, turning into just a nine, which he’s played for the national team.
“I have to be honest I haven’t seen that many games for Atalanta, but I know how they play and he fitted in well there, so, yeah, he’s a good player.”
Hojlund performed for FC Copenhagen and Austrian facet Sturm Graz earlier than becoming a member of Atalanta final summer time, scoring 9 objectives in Serie A in addition to six in as many appearances for Denmark.
Asked if the striker had engaged with him about what United was like, Eriksen mentioned: “Not recently. I spoke to him when we were with the national team last time.
“But of course, I’ve said a lot of good stuff – and also said some bad stuff – but in the end it’s what’s going to happen.”